DIY to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,051 km (653 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to DIY).
How far is it from Diyarbakır to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,051 km (653 mi, 568 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 DIY to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly northwest of DIY.
How is the DIY to IST route written in code?
The pair is written DIY-IST in IATA codes and LTCC-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Diyarbakır Airport is DIY (LTCC), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| DIY | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Diyarbakır Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | LTCC | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1140 | #18 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 1,926 ft (587 m) lower than DIY, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DIY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Q | Onur Air | OHY | Onur Air | 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 Diyarbakır from Istanbul?
Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,051 km (653 mi, 568 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DIY to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between DIY and IST takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from DIY?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly northwest of Diyarbakır Airport (DIY).
Which airlines fly DIY to IST?
2 airlines appear on the DIY-IST route in the open dataset, including Onur Air, Turkish Airlines.
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