AAL to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,215 km (1,377 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AAL).
How far is it from Aalborg to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Aalborg Airport (AAL) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,215 km (1,377 mi, 1,196 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AAL to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly southeast of AAL.
How is the AAL to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AAL-IST in IATA codes and EKYT-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Aalborg Airport is AAL (EKYT), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AAL | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Aalborg Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | EKYT | LTFM |
| Country | Denmark | Turkey |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #578 | #18 |
EKYT starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LTFM starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 315 ft (96 m) higher than AAL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AAL to IST
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aalborg from Istanbul?
Aalborg Airport (AAL) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 2,215 km (1,377 mi, 1,196 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AAL to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AAL and IST takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AAL?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly southeast of Aalborg Airport (AAL).
Which airlines fly AAL to IST?
2 airlines appear on the AAL-IST route in the open dataset, including Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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