IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,008 km
1,869 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
3,008 km
1,869 mi / 1,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST TES
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code IST TES
ICAO Code LTFM HHTS
City Istanbul Tessenei
Country Turkey Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Asmara
Elevation 325 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.120000, 36.680000

Istanbul (IST) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 3,008 kilometers (1,869 miles / 1,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Eritrea. 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 21:55 in Istanbul, it's 21:55 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.