# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Santander (SDR)

> 2,670 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,670 km / 1,659 mi / 1,442 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 84° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 07:25 in Istanbul, it's 06:25 in Santander)
- **Elevation difference**: 309 ft (SDR 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

### [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santander, Spain
- ICAO: LEXJ
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 43.430000, -3.820000
- Elevation: 16 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 07:25 in Istanbul, it's 06:25 in Santander.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)
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