IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,352 km
3,947 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,352 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
113°
east southeast

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IST KTY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code IST KTY
ICAO Code LTFM VCCN
City Istanbul Kalutara
Country Turkey Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.550000, 79.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 6,352 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Istanbul, it's 21:52 in Kalutara.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 316° (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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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