IST
Istanbul
Turkey
632 km
392 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
632 km
392 mi / 341 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IST SSX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code IST SSX
ICAO Code LTFM LTAQ
City Istanbul Samsun
Country Turkey Turkey
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 325 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.280000, 36.310000

Istanbul (IST) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 632 kilometers (392 miles / 341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Istanbul, it's 02:28 in Samsun.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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