IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,348 km
838 miles
TBS
Tbilisi
Georgia
Distance
1,348 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST TBS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tbilisi International Airport
IATA Code IST TBS
ICAO Code LTFM UGTB
City Istanbul Tbilisi
Country Turkey Georgia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 325 ft 1,624 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.670000, 44.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi (TBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia is 1,348 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Georgia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Istanbul, it's 23:40 in Tbilisi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,299 feet between the two airports. Tbilisi International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 274° (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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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