# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Payam Airport (PYK)

> 2,009 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,009 km / 1,248 mi / 1,085 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 101° (east)
- **Return heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Iran
- **Time difference**: +0.5h (When it's 08:24 in Istanbul, it's 08:54 in Payam Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,845 ft (PYK 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

### [Payam Airport (PYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pyk-payam-airport/1ef266df-7da8-642e-8a75-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Payam Airport, Iran
- ICAO: OIIP
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 35.780000, 50.830000
- Elevation: 4,170 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:24 in Istanbul, it's 08:54 in Payam Airport.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Payam Airport (PYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pyk-payam-airport/1ef266df-7da8-642e-8a75-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)