IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,173 km
1,972 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
3,173 km
1,972 mi / 1,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
104°
east southeast

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IST ZAH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code IST ZAH
ICAO Code LTFM OIZH
City Istanbul Zahedan
Country Turkey Iran
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tehran
Elevation 325 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 29.480000, 60.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 3,173 kilometers (1,972 miles / 1,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Istanbul, it's 10:12 in Zahedan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,239 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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