IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,573 km
977 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
1,573 km
977 mi / 849 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST SRX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code IST SRX
ICAO Code LTFM HLGD
City Istanbul Sirt
Country Turkey Libya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 325 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.060000, 16.590000

Istanbul (IST) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 1,573 kilometers (977 miles / 849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:52 in Istanbul, it's 08:52 in Sirt.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). 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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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