CPH to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,977 km (1,229 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,977 km (1,229 mi, 1,068 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 CPH to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly southeast of CPH.
How is the CPH to IST route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-IST in IATA codes and EKCH-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| CPH | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | LTFM |
| Country | Denmark | Turkey |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #18 |
EKCH 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 308 ft (94 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH 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 Copenhagen from Istanbul?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,977 km (1,229 mi, 1,068 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and IST takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from CPH?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly southeast of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to IST?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-IST route in the open dataset, including Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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