IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,738 km
1,080 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
1,738 km
1,080 mi / 938 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

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IST SFA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code IST SFA
ICAO Code LTFM DTTX
City Istanbul Sfax
Country Turkey Tunisia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Tunis
Elevation 325 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.720000, 10.690000

Istanbul (IST) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 1,738 kilometers (1,080 miles / 938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Tunisia. 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 13:02 in Istanbul, it's 11:02 in Sfax.

The return flight from Sfax (SFA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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