IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,021 km
634 miles
KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
Distance
1,021 km
634 mi / 551 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST KBP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Boryspil International Airport
IATA Code IST KBP
ICAO Code LTFM UKBB
City Istanbul Kyiv
Country Turkey Ukraine
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 325 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 50.340000, 30.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Kyiv (KBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine is 1,021 kilometers (634 miles / 551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Turkey with Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Istanbul, it's 04:59 in Kyiv.

The return flight from Kyiv (KBP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 190° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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