ERF
Erfurt
Germany
1,737 km
1,079 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,737 km
1,079 mi / 938 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
121°
east southeast

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ERF IST
Airport Name Erfurt Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ERF IST
ICAO Code EDDE LTFM
City Erfurt Istanbul
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,036 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 50.980000, 10.960000 41.280000, 28.750000

Erfurt (ERF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, Germany to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,737 kilometers (1,079 miles / 938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Germany 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 20:31 in Erfurt, it's 22:31 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Erfurt (ERF) follows a heading of 314° (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 Erfurt Airport (ERF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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