IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,161 km
3,207 miles
PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
Distance
5,161 km
3,207 mi / 2,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IST PKR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pokhara Airport
IATA Code IST PKR
ICAO Code LTFM VNPK
City Istanbul Pokhara
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 325 ft 2,712 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.200000, 83.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Pokhara (PKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal is 5,161 kilometers (3,207 miles / 2,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Istanbul, it's 02:57 in Pokhara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,387 feet between the two airports. Pokhara Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Pokhara (PKR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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