# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kirov (KVX)

> 2,397 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,397 km / 1,489 mi / 1,294 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 226° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 17:34 in Istanbul, it's 17:34 in Kirov)
- **Elevation difference**: 154 ft (KVX is higher 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

### [Pobedilovo Airport (KVX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kvx-kirov-pobedilovo-airport/1ef266df-ea3b-6a96-b25f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirov, Russia
- ICAO: USKK
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 58.500000, 49.350000
- Elevation: 479 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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Pobedilovo Airport (KVX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kvx-kirov-pobedilovo-airport/1ef266df-ea3b-6a96-b25f-06bb2780ed98)
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