EFL
Kefallinia Island
Greece
788 km
490 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
788 km
490 mi / 425 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
61°
east northeast

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EFL IST
Airport Name Kefallinia Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EFL IST
ICAO Code LGKF LTFM
City Kefallinia Island Istanbul
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 59 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 38.120000, 20.500000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kefallinia Island (EFL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) in Kefallinia Island, Greece to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 788 kilometers (490 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Greece 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 04:08 in Kefallinia Island, it's 05:08 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kefallinia Island (EFL) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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