IST
Istanbul
Turkey
592 km
368 miles
KZI
Kozani
Greece
Distance
592 km
368 mi / 320 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
262°
west

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IST KZI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Filippos Airport
IATA Code IST KZI
ICAO Code LTFM LGKZ
City Istanbul Kozani
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 2,059 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.290000, 21.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Kozani (KZI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Filippos Airport (KZI) in Kozani, Greece is 592 kilometers (368 miles / 320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Greece. 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 09:58 in Istanbul, it's 08:58 in Kozani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,734 feet between the two airports. Filippos Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kozani (KZI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Filippos Airport (KZI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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