IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,068 km
1,907 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,068 km
1,907 mi / 1,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

IST OAH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code IST OAH
ICAO Code LTFM OASD
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.390000, 62.260000

Istanbul (IST) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 3,068 kilometers (1,907 miles / 1,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Istanbul, it's 22:47 in Shindand Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,448 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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