IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,600 km
994 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,600 km
994 mi / 864 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IST RAE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code IST RAE
ICAO Code LTFM OERR
City Istanbul Arar
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 325 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.910000, 41.140000

Istanbul (IST) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 1,600 kilometers (994 miles / 864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Istanbul, it's 14:46 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,488 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 320° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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