GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
1,789 km
1,111 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,789 km
1,111 mi / 966 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baku
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

GYD IST
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GYD IST
ICAO Code UBBB LTFM
City Baku Istanbul
Country Azerbaijan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Baku Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 41.280000, 28.750000

Baku (GYD) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,789 kilometers (1,111 miles / 966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Azerbaijan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Baku, it's 12:15 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 86° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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