IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,844 km
1,146 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
1,844 km
1,146 mi / 996 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
97°
east

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IST RAS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code IST RAS
ICAO Code LTFM OIGG
City Istanbul Rasht
Country Turkey Iran
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tehran
Elevation 325 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.320000, 49.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 1,844 kilometers (1,146 miles / 996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Istanbul, it's 19:09 in Rasht.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 290° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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