IST
Istanbul
Turkey
719 km
447 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
719 km
447 mi / 388 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST SPJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code IST SPJ
ICAO Code LTFM LGSP
City Istanbul Sparti
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 500 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.970000, 22.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 719 kilometers (447 miles / 388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 an international route connecting Turkey with Greece. 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 22:53 in Istanbul, it's 21:53 in Sparti.

The return flight from Sparti (SPJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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