IST
Istanbul
Turkey
653 km
406 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
653 km
406 mi / 353 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

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IST SZF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code IST SZF
ICAO Code LTFM LTFH
City Istanbul Samsun
Country Turkey Turkey
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 325 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.250000, 36.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 653 kilometers (406 miles / 353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Istanbul, it's 10:47 in Samsun.

The return flight from Samsun (SZF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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