ASB to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,551 km (1,585 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to ASB).
How far is it from Ashgabat to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,551 km (1,585 mi, 1,377 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 ASB to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 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 ASB.
How is the ASB to IST route written in code?
The pair is written ASB-IST in IATA codes and UTAA-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ashgabat International Airport is ASB (UTAA), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| ASB | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ashgabat International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | UTAA | LTFM |
| Country | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
| Elevation | 692 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #715 | #18 |
UTAA 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 367 ft (112 m) lower than ASB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ASB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Turkmenistan Airlines | TUA | Turkmenistan | 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 Ashgabat from Istanbul?
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 2,551 km (1,585 mi, 1,377 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ASB to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between ASB and IST takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from ASB?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Ashgabat International Airport (ASB).
Which airlines fly ASB to IST?
2 airlines appear on the ASB-IST route in the open dataset, including Turkmenistan Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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