AKX
Aktyubinsk
Kazakhstan
2,403 km
1,493 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,403 km
1,493 mi / 1,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Aqtobe
Heading
256°
west southwest

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AKX IST
Airport Name Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AKX IST
ICAO Code UATT LTFM
City Aktyubinsk Istanbul
Country Kazakhstan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Aqtobe Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 741 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 50.250000, 57.210000 41.280000, 28.750000

Aktyubinsk (AKX) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX) in Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,403 kilometers (1,493 miles / 1,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:54 in Aktyubinsk, it's 02:54 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Aktyubinsk (AKX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Aktobe Aliya Moldagulova International Airport (AKX) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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