IST
Istanbul
Turkey
898 km
558 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
898 km
558 mi / 485 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
292°
west northwest

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IST SJJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code IST SJJ
ICAO Code LTFM LQSA
City Istanbul Sarajevo
Country Turkey Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 325 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.820000, 18.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 898 kilometers (558 miles / 485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Istanbul, it's 06:09 in Sarajevo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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