IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,876 km
1,166 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
1,876 km
1,166 mi / 1,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RMS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code IST RMS
ICAO Code LTFM ETAR
City Istanbul Ramstein
Country Turkey Germany
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Berlin
Elevation 325 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 49.440000, 7.600000

Istanbul (IST) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 1,876 kilometers (1,166 miles / 1,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Germany. 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 16:17 in Istanbul, it's 14:17 in Ramstein.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 111° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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