IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,133 km
704 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
1,133 km
704 mi / 612 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST TOB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code IST TOB
ICAO Code LTFM HLGN
City Istanbul Tobruk
Country Turkey Libya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 325 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.860000, 23.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 1,133 kilometers (704 miles / 612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Libya. 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 01:40 in Istanbul, it's 00:40 in Tobruk.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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