AER to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 953 km (592 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AER).
How far is it from Sochi to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Sochi International Airport (AER) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 953 km (592 mi, 514 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 AER to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly west of AER.
How is the AER to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AER-IST in IATA codes and URSS-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Sochi International Airport is AER (URSS), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AER | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sochi International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | URSS | LTFM |
| Country | Russia | Turkey |
| Elevation | 89 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #509 | #18 |
URSS starts with U, the ICAO prefix for post-Soviet states; LTFM starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 236 ft (72 m) higher than AER, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | Aeroflot | 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 Sochi from Istanbul?
Sochi International Airport (AER) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 953 km (592 mi, 514 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AER to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AER and IST takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AER?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Sochi International Airport (AER).
Which airlines fly AER to IST?
2 airlines appear on the AER-IST route in the open dataset, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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