IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,559 km
969 miles
KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
Distance
1,559 km
969 mi / 842 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

IST KUN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kaunas International Airport
IATA Code IST KUN
ICAO Code LTFM EYKA
City Istanbul Kaunas
Country Turkey Lithuania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 325 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 54.960000, 24.080000

Istanbul (IST) to Kaunas (KUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania is 1,559 kilometers (969 miles / 842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Lithuania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Istanbul, it's 06:18 in Kaunas.

The return flight from Kaunas (KUN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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