# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Shetland Islands (UNT)

> 2,947 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,947 km / 1,831 mi / 1,591 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 124° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 08:59 in Istanbul, it's 06:59 in Shetland Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 325 ft (UNT 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

### [Unst Airport (UNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/unt-shetland-islands-unst-airport/1ef266de-c556-661e-96f4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPW
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 60.750000, -0.850000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:59 in Istanbul, it's 06:59 in Shetland Islands.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Unst Airport (UNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/unt-shetland-islands-unst-airport/1ef266de-c556-661e-96f4-06bb2780ed98)
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