IST
Istanbul
Turkey
986 km
613 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
986 km
613 mi / 533 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST SFQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code IST SFQ
ICAO Code LTFM LTCH
City Istanbul Sanliurfa
Country Turkey Turkey
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 325 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.090000, 38.850000

Istanbul (IST) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 986 kilometers (613 miles / 533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Istanbul, it's 21:11 in Sanliurfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,158 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) 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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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