IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,684 km
1,047 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
1,684 km
1,047 mi / 910 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST VLU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code IST VLU
ICAO Code LTFM ULOL
City Istanbul Velikiye Luki
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Moscow
Elevation 325 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 56.380000, 30.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 1,684 kilometers (1,047 miles / 910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Russia. 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 01:05 in Istanbul, it's 01:05 in Velikiye Luki.

The return flight from Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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