IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,085 km
2,539 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
4,085 km
2,539 mi / 2,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RKV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code IST RKV
ICAO Code LTFM BIRK
City Istanbul Reykjavik
Country Turkey Iceland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 325 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 64.130000, -21.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 4,085 kilometers (2,539 miles / 2,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Istanbul, it's 20:33 in Reykjavik. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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