IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,526 km
2,191 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,526 km
2,191 mi / 1,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
85°
east

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IST TQN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code IST TQN
ICAO Code LTFM OATQ
City Istanbul Taloqan
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.770000, 69.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 3,526 kilometers (2,191 miles / 1,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Istanbul, it's 04:27 in Taloqan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,281 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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