IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,906 km
1,806 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
2,906 km
1,806 mi / 1,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
358°
north

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IST SOT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code IST SOT
ICAO Code LTFM EFSO
City Istanbul Sodankyla
Country Turkey Finland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 325 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 67.390000, 26.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 2,906 kilometers (1,806 miles / 1,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Istanbul, it's 12:26 in Sodankyla.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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