ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
2,630 km
1,634 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,630 km
1,634 mi / 1,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABT IST
Airport Name Al Baha Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ABT IST
ICAO Code OEBA LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Saudi Arabia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,486 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 41.280000, 28.750000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,630 kilometers (1,634 miles / 1,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Al Baha Airport, it's 02:08 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,161 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Baha Airport (ABT) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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