IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,959 km
1,217 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
1,959 km
1,217 mi / 1,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST XFW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code IST XFW
ICAO Code LTFM EDHI
City Istanbul Hamburg
Country Turkey Germany
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Berlin
Elevation 325 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 53.540000, 9.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 1,959 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Germany. 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 06:18 in Istanbul, it's 04:18 in Hamburg.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 126° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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