AUH to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,040 km (1,889 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,040 km (1,889 mi, 1,641 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 AUH to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly northwest of AUH.
How is the AUH to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-IST in IATA codes and OMAA-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AUH | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | LTFM |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Turkey |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #18 |
OMAA starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; LTFM starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 237 ft (72 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | 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 Abu Dhabi from Istanbul?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 3,040 km (1,889 mi, 1,641 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and IST takes about 4h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AUH?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly northwest of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to IST?
2 airlines appear on the AUH-IST route in the open dataset, including Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines.
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