IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,255 km
780 miles
MTZ
Masada
Israel
Distance
1,255 km
780 mi / 678 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
150°
south southeast

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IST MTZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Bar Yehuda Airfield
IATA Code IST MTZ
ICAO Code LTFM LLMZ
City Istanbul Masada
Country Turkey Israel
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 325 ft -1,266 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.330000, 35.390000

Istanbul (IST) to Masada (MTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) in Masada, Israel is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Istanbul, it's 03:48 in Masada.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,591 feet between the two airports. Bar Yehuda Airfield sits lower than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Masada (MTZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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