ALA to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,923 km (2,438 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to ALA).
How far is it from Almaty to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,923 km (2,438 mi, 2,118 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 ALA to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly west of ALA.
How is the ALA to IST route written in code?
The pair is written ALA-IST in IATA codes and UAAA-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Almaty International Airport is ALA (UAAA), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| ALA | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Almaty International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | UAAA | LTFM |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Turkey |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #243 | #18 |
UAAA 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 1,909 ft (582 m) lower than ALA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Air Astana | KZR | Astanaline | 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 Almaty from Istanbul?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 3,923 km (2,438 mi, 2,118 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALA to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between ALA and IST takes about 5h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from ALA?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Which airlines fly ALA to IST?
2 airlines appear on the ALA-IST route in the open dataset, including Air Astana, Turkish Airlines.
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