IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,630 km
2,256 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
3,630 km
2,256 mi / 1,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

IST OAS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code IST OAS
ICAO Code LTFM OASA
City Istanbul Sharana
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.130000, 68.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 3,630 kilometers (2,256 miles / 1,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 23:43 in Istanbul, it's 01:13 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,015 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) 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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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