# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY)

> 2,413 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,413 km / 1,499 mi / 1,303 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:32 in Istanbul, it's 21:32 in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (SJY is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Seinajoki Airport (SJY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjy-seinajoki-ilmajoki-seinajoki-airport/1ef266de-c22a-66e8-98b7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seinajoki / Ilmajoki, Finland
- ICAO: EFSI
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 62.690000, 22.830000
- Elevation: 302 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Seinajoki Airport (SJY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjy-seinajoki-ilmajoki-seinajoki-airport/1ef266de-c22a-66e8-98b7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)