IST
Istanbul
Turkey
654 km
406 miles
PRN
Lipjan
Kosovo
Distance
654 km
406 mi / 353 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
285°
west northwest

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IST PRN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pristina International Airport
IATA Code IST PRN
ICAO Code LTFM BKPR
City Istanbul Lipjan
Country Turkey Kosovo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Belgrade
Elevation 325 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 42.570000, 21.040000

Istanbul (IST) to Lipjan (PRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pristina International Airport (PRN) in Lipjan, Kosovo is 654 kilometers (406 miles / 353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Kosovo. 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 06:11 in Istanbul, it's 04:11 in Lipjan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,464 feet between the two airports. Pristina International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lipjan (PRN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Pristina International Airport (PRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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