# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kavala (KVA)

> 348 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 348 km / 217 mi / 188 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 82° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:04 in Istanbul, it's 09:04 in Kavala)
- **Elevation difference**: 307 ft (KVA 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

### [Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kva-kavala-alexander-the-great-international-airport/1ef266df-4e2c-6290-ad14-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kavala, Greece
- ICAO: LGKV
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 40.910000, 24.620000
- Elevation: 18 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kva-kavala-alexander-the-great-international-airport/1ef266df-4e2c-6290-ad14-06bb2780ed98)
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