# Distance from Genova (GOA) to Istanbul (IST)

> 1,656 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,656 km / 1,029 mi / 894 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 95° (east)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 02:08 in Genova, it's 03:08 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 312 ft (IST is higher than GOA)

## Airports

### [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Genova, Italy
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 44.410000, 8.840000
- Elevation: 13 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:08 in Genova, it's 03:08 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)