IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,140 km
1,951 miles
KSQ
Karshi
Uzbekistan
Distance
3,140 km
1,951 mi / 1,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST KSQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Karshi Airport
IATA Code IST KSQ
ICAO Code LTFM UTSK
City Istanbul Karshi
Country Turkey Uzbekistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 325 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 38.800000, 65.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Karshi (KSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Karshi Airport (KSQ) in Karshi, Uzbekistan is 3,140 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Istanbul, it's 11:03 in Karshi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Karshi Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Karshi (KSQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 287° (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 Karshi Airport (KSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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