# Distance from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST)

> 364 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 364 km / 226 mi / 197 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 113° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Turkey)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:59 in Ankara, it's 03:59 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,328 ft (IST is lower than ANK)

## Airports

### [Etimesgut Air Base (ANK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ank-ankara-etimesgut-air-base/1ef266df-5826-61b0-b19f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ankara, Turkey
- ICAO: LTAD
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 39.950000, 32.690000
- Elevation: 2,653 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Etimesgut Air Base (ANK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ank-ankara-etimesgut-air-base/1ef266df-5826-61b0-b19f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)