IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,202 km
1,368 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
2,202 km
1,368 mi / 1,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
123°
east southeast

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IST XIJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code IST XIJ
ICAO Code LTFM OKAJ
City Istanbul Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Turkey Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 325 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.930000, 47.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 2,202 kilometers (1,368 miles / 1,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:29 in Istanbul, it's 07:29 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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