IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,542 km
2,201 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,542 km
2,201 mi / 1,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST KGF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code IST KGF
ICAO Code LTFM UAKK
City Istanbul Karaganda
Country Turkey Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Almaty
Elevation 325 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 49.670000, 73.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 3,542 kilometers (2,201 miles / 1,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Istanbul, it's 08:01 in Karaganda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,441 feet between the two airports. Sary-Arka International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Karaganda (KGF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.