IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,535 km
1,575 miles
SOU
Southampton
United Kingdom
Distance
2,535 km
1,575 mi / 1,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
305°
northwest

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IST SOU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Southampton Airport
IATA Code IST SOU
ICAO Code LTFM EGHI
City Istanbul Southampton
Country Turkey United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/London
Elevation 325 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 50.950000, -1.360000

Istanbul (IST) to Southampton (SOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Southampton Airport (SOU) in Southampton, United Kingdom is 2,535 kilometers (1,575 miles / 1,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 20:42 in Istanbul, it's 17:42 in Southampton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Southampton (SOU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Southampton Airport (SOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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