# Distance from Eilat (ETH) to Istanbul (IST)

> 1,418 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,418 km / 881 mi / 766 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 155° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Israel) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:41 in Eilat, it's 22:41 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 283 ft (IST is higher than ETH)

## Airports

### [Eilat Airport (ETH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eth-eilat-eilat-airport/1ef266df-53e2-6b58-9d02-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Eilat, Israel
- ICAO: LLET
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Coordinates: 29.560000, 34.960000
- Elevation: 42 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Eilat Airport (ETH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eth-eilat-eilat-airport/1ef266df-53e2-6b58-9d02-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)