IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,033 km
2,506 miles
TQL
Tarko-Sale
Russia
Distance
4,033 km
2,506 mi / 2,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
33°
north northeast

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IST TQL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tarko-Sale Airport
IATA Code IST TQL
ICAO Code LTFM USDS
City Istanbul Tarko-Sale
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 325 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 64.930000, 77.820000

Istanbul (IST) to Tarko-Sale (TQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) in Tarko-Sale, Russia is 4,033 kilometers (2,506 miles / 2,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:42 in Istanbul, it's 23:42 in Tarko-Sale.

The return flight from Tarko-Sale (TQL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 254° (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 Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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