# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Tulcea (TCE)

> 420 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 420 km / 261 mi / 227 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 360° (north)
- **Return heading**: 180° (south)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Romania
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:17 in Istanbul, it's 12:17 in Tulcea)
- **Elevation difference**: 125 ft (TCE is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Tulcea Airport (TCE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tce-tulcea-tulcea-airport/1ef266df-5693-6802-9ed5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tulcea, Romania
- ICAO: LRTC
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates: 45.060000, 28.710000
- Elevation: 200 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tulcea Airport (TCE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tce-tulcea-tulcea-airport/1ef266df-5693-6802-9ed5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)