DAM
Damascus
Syria
1,111 km
691 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,111 km
691 mi / 600 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAM IST
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DAM IST
ICAO Code OSDI LTFM
City Damascus Istanbul
Country Syria Turkey
Timezone Asia/Damascus Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,020 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 41.280000, 28.750000

Damascus (DAM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,111 kilometers (691 miles / 600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Syria with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Damascus, it's 12:50 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Damascus International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus (DAM) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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