IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,581 km
2,225 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
3,581 km
2,225 mi / 1,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IST OAI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code IST OAI
ICAO Code LTFM OAIX
City Istanbul Bagram
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.950000, 69.270000

Istanbul (IST) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 3,581 kilometers (2,225 miles / 1,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 19:53 in Istanbul, it's 21:23 in Bagram.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,570 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 294° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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