IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,252 km
778 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
1,252 km
778 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST VTM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code IST VTM
ICAO Code LTFM LLNV
City Istanbul Beersheba
Country Turkey Israel
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 325 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.210000, 35.010000

Istanbul (IST) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 1,252 kilometers (778 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Istanbul, it's 16:22 in Beersheba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,005 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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