ERC
Erzincan
Turkey
927 km
576 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
927 km
576 mi / 501 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
284°
west northwest

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ERC IST
Airport Name Erzincan Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ERC IST
ICAO Code LTCD LTFM
City Erzincan Istanbul
Country Turkey Turkey
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,783 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 39.710000, 39.530000 41.280000, 28.750000

Erzincan (ERC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erzincan Airport (ERC) in Erzincan, Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 927 kilometers (576 miles / 501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Erzincan, it's 02:16 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,458 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Erzincan Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Erzincan (ERC) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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