IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,086 km
2,539 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
4,086 km
2,539 mi / 2,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

IST KDU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code IST KDU
ICAO Code LTFM OPSD
City Istanbul Skardu
Country Turkey Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Karachi
Elevation 325 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.340000, 75.540000

Istanbul (IST) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 4,086 kilometers (2,539 miles / 2,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Istanbul, it's 03:53 in Skardu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,991 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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