IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,268 km
788 miles
LWN
Gyumri
Armenia
Distance
1,268 km
788 mi / 684 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

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IST LWN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gyumri Shirak Airport
IATA Code IST LWN
ICAO Code LTFM UDSG
City Istanbul Gyumri
Country Turkey Armenia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yerevan
Elevation 325 ft 5,000 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.750000, 43.860000

Istanbul (IST) to Gyumri (LWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gyumri Shirak Airport (LWN) in Gyumri, Armenia is 1,268 kilometers (788 miles / 684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Armenia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Istanbul, it's 13:33 in Gyumri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,675 feet between the two airports. Gyumri Shirak Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Gyumri (LWN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Gyumri Shirak Airport (LWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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