HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
1,155 km
718 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,155 km
718 mi / 624 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

HBE IST
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HBE IST
ICAO Code HEBA LTFM
City Alexandria Istanbul
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 177 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 41.280000, 28.750000

Alexandria (HBE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,155 kilometers (718 miles / 624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Alexandria, it's 11:38 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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