# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)

> 1,768 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,768 km / 1,099 mi / 955 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 02:02 in Istanbul, it's 01:02 in Interlaken Air Base)
- **Elevation difference**: 325 ft (ZIN is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zin-interlaken-air-base/1ef266df-575b-6e4c-b913-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSMI
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.680000, 7.880000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:02 in Istanbul, it's 01:02 in Interlaken Air Base.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zin-interlaken-air-base/1ef266df-575b-6e4c-b913-06bb2780ed98)
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