ARW
Arad
Romania
811 km
504 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
811 km
504 mi / 438 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ARW IST
Airport Name Arad International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ARW IST
ICAO Code LRAR LTFM
City Arad Istanbul
Country Romania Turkey
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 352 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 41.280000, 28.750000

Arad (ARW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 811 kilometers (504 miles / 438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Romania 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 08:11 in Arad, it's 09:11 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Arad International Airport (ARW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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