IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,696 km
2,296 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
3,696 km
2,296 mi / 1,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

IST PAJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code IST PAJ
ICAO Code LTFM OPPC
City Istanbul Parachinar
Country Turkey Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Karachi
Elevation 325 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.900000, 70.070000

Istanbul (IST) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 3,696 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Istanbul, it's 08:47 in Parachinar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,475 feet between the two airports. Parachinar Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Parachinar (PAJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 295° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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