IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,451 km
1,523 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
2,451 km
1,523 mi / 1,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
235°
southwest

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IST VVZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code IST VVZ
ICAO Code LTFM DAAP
City Istanbul Illizi
Country Turkey Algeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Algiers
Elevation 325 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 26.720000, 8.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 2,451 kilometers (1,523 miles / 1,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Algeria. 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 07:30 in Istanbul, it's 05:30 in Illizi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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