# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kastamonu (KFS)

> 422 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 422 km / 262 mi / 228 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 88° (east)
- **Return heading**: 271° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Turkey)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:55 in Istanbul, it's 03:55 in Kastamonu)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,195 ft (KFS is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [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

### [Kastamonu Airport (KFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kfs-kastamonu-kastamonu-airport/1ef266df-5845-6664-891b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kastamonu, Turkey
- ICAO: LTAL
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.310000, 33.800000
- Elevation: 3,520 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kastamonu Airport (KFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kfs-kastamonu-kastamonu-airport/1ef266df-5845-6664-891b-06bb2780ed98)
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