ALC
Alicante
Spain
2,515 km
1,563 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,515 km
1,563 mi / 1,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALC IST
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ALC IST
ICAO Code LEAL LTFM
City Alicante Istanbul
Country Spain Turkey
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 142 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 41.280000, 28.750000

Alicante (ALC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,515 kilometers (1,563 miles / 1,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Spain with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Alicante, it's 03:54 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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