# Distance from El Aaiun (EUN) to Istanbul (IST)

> 4,119 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,119 km / 2,559 mi / 2,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 261° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (EH) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 06:05 in El Aaiun, it's 08:05 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 118 ft (IST is higher than EUN)

## Airports

### [Hassan I Airport (EUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eun-el-aaiun-hassan-i-airport/1ef266de-e8a9-6ada-8ce3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: El Aaiun, EH
- ICAO: GMML
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 27.150000, -13.220000
- Elevation: 207 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 long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:05 in El Aaiun, it's 08:05 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Hassan I Airport (EUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eun-el-aaiun-hassan-i-airport/1ef266de-e8a9-6ada-8ce3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)