IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,867 km
2,403 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
3,867 km
2,403 mi / 2,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
331°
north northwest

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IST THO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code IST THO
ICAO Code LTFM BITN
City Istanbul Thorshofn
Country Turkey Iceland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 325 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 66.220000, -15.340000

Istanbul (IST) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 3,867 kilometers (2,403 miles / 2,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 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 00:09 in Istanbul, it's 21:09 in Thorshofn. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thorshofn (THO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 114° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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