IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,713 km
2,307 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
3,713 km
2,307 mi / 2,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

IST KHT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code IST KHT
ICAO Code LTFM OAKS
City Istanbul Khost
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.330000, 69.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 3,713 kilometers (2,307 miles / 2,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Istanbul, it's 07:40 in Khost.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,431 feet between the two airports. Khost Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Khost (KHT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 296° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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