# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kish Island (KIH)

> 2,831 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,831 km / 1,759 mi / 1,528 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Iran
- **Time difference**: +0.5h (When it's 07:27 in Istanbul, it's 07:57 in Kish Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 224 ft (KIH is lower 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

### [Kish International Airport (KIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kih-kish-island-kish-international-airport/1ef266df-7cfe-67da-9298-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kish Island, Iran
- ICAO: OIBK
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 26.530000, 53.980000
- Elevation: 101 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:27 in Istanbul, it's 07:57 in Kish Island.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kish International Airport (KIH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kih-kish-island-kish-international-airport/1ef266df-7cfe-67da-9298-06bb2780ed98)
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