# Distance from Sohag (HMB) to Istanbul (IST)

> 1,684 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,684 km / 1,046 mi / 909 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 170° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 16:55 in Sohag, it's 16:55 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 15 ft (IST is higher than HMB)

## Airports

### [Sohag International Airport (HMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hmb-sohag-sohag-international-airport/1ef266de-eb50-6ab8-b68c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sohag, Egypt
- ICAO: HEMK
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 26.340000, 31.740000
- Elevation: 310 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.

## Related

- [Sohag International Airport (HMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hmb-sohag-sohag-international-airport/1ef266de-eb50-6ab8-b68c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)