IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,149 km
2,578 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
4,149 km
2,578 mi / 2,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
327°
north northwest

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IST SYK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code IST SYK
ICAO Code LTFM BIST
City Istanbul Stykkisholmur
Country Turkey Iceland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 325 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 65.060000, -22.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 4,149 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Iceland. 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 06:11 in Istanbul, it's 03:11 in Stykkisholmur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 104° (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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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