IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,175 km
1,973 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,175 km
1,973 mi / 1,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
141°
southeast

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IST SHW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code IST SHW
ICAO Code LTFM OESH
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 325 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.470000, 47.120000

Istanbul (IST) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 3,175 kilometers (1,973 miles / 1,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 02:05 in Istanbul, it's 02:05 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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