IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,056 km
1,278 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
2,056 km
1,278 mi / 1,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST SEB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code IST SEB
ICAO Code LTFM HLLS
City Istanbul Sabha
Country Turkey Libya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 325 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 26.990000, 14.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 2,056 kilometers (1,278 miles / 1,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in Istanbul, it's 16:37 in Sabha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,102 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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