CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
734 km
456 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
734 km
456 mi / 396 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
145°
southeast

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CLJ IST
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CLJ IST
ICAO Code LRCL LTFM
City Cluj-Napoca Istanbul
Country Romania Turkey
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,036 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 734 kilometers (456 miles / 396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Cluj-Napoca, it's 09:11 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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