CRA
Craiova
Romania
521 km
324 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
521 km
324 mi / 281 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CRA IST
Airport Name Craiova Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CRA IST
ICAO Code LRCV LTFM
City Craiova Istanbul
Country Romania Turkey
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 626 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 44.320000, 23.890000 41.280000, 28.750000

Craiova (CRA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craiova Airport (CRA) in Craiova, Romania to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 521 kilometers (324 miles / 281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 16:53 in Craiova, it's 17:53 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Craiova (CRA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Craiova Airport (CRA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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