IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,986 km
3,098 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
4,986 km
3,098 mi / 2,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
89°
east

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IST RUK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code IST RUK
ICAO Code LTFM VNRK
City Istanbul Rukumkot
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 325 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.630000, 82.190000

Istanbul (IST) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 4,986 kilometers (3,098 miles / 2,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 15:01 in Istanbul, it's 17:46 in Rukumkot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,175 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 301° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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