IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,502 km
2,176 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
3,502 km
2,176 mi / 1,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

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IST TJU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code IST TJU
ICAO Code LTFM UTDK
City Istanbul Kulyab
Country Turkey Tajikistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 325 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.990000, 69.810000

Istanbul (IST) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 3,502 kilometers (2,176 miles / 1,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Tajikistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Istanbul, it's 13:22 in Kulyab.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,968 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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