IST
Istanbul
Turkey
628 km
390 miles
RMO
Chișinău
Moldova
Distance
628 km
390 mi / 339 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST RMO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chișinău International Airport
IATA Code IST RMO
ICAO Code LTFM LUKK
City Istanbul Chișinău
Country Turkey Moldova
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Chisinau
Elevation 325 ft 399 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.930000, 28.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău (RMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in Chișinău, Moldova is 628 kilometers (390 miles / 339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Moldova. 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 17:23 in Istanbul, it's 16:23 in Chișinău.

The return flight from Chișinău (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Chișinău International Airport (RMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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