DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,029 km
1,882 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,029 km
1,882 mi / 1,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB IST
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DXB IST
ICAO Code OMDB LTFM
City Dubai Istanbul
Country United Arab Emirates Turkey
Timezone Asia/Dubai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 34 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 41.280000, 28.750000

Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,029 kilometers (1,882 miles / 1,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Dubai, it's 08:56 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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