IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,257 km
781 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
1,257 km
781 mi / 679 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
171°
south

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IST SPX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code IST SPX
ICAO Code LTFM HESX
City Istanbul Giza
Country Turkey Egypt
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 325 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.110000, 30.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 1,257 kilometers (781 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Istanbul, it's 17:20 in Giza.

The return flight from Giza (SPX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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