IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,162 km
722 miles
STW
Stavropol
Russia
Distance
1,162 km
722 mi / 627 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
64°
east northeast

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IST STW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
IATA Code IST STW
ICAO Code LTFM URMT
City Istanbul Stavropol
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Moscow
Elevation 325 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 45.110000, 42.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Stavropol (STW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) in Stavropol, Russia is 1,162 kilometers (722 miles / 627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Russia. 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 18:44 in Istanbul, it's 18:44 in Stavropol.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,161 feet between the two airports. Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Stavropol (STW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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