# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK)

> 4,008 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,008 km / 2,491 mi / 2,164 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 98° (east)
- **Return heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Pakistan
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 03:58 in Istanbul, it's 05:58 in Rahim Yar Khan)
- **Elevation difference**: 54 ft (RYK is lower 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

### [Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryk-rahim-yar-khan-shaikh-zaid-airport/1ef266df-8269-6e04-981d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
- ICAO: OPRK
- Timezone: Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates: 28.380000, 70.280000
- Elevation: 271 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:58 in Istanbul, it's 05:58 in Rahim Yar Khan.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryk-rahim-yar-khan-shaikh-zaid-airport/1ef266df-8269-6e04-981d-06bb2780ed98)
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