DXB to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,030 km (1,883 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,030 km (1,883 mi, 1,636 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 DXB to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to IST route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-IST in IATA codes and OMDB-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| DXB | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | LTFM |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Turkey |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #18 |
OMDB 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 263 ft (80 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
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 Dubai from Istanbul?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 3,030 km (1,883 mi, 1,636 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and IST takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from DXB?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to IST?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-IST route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Turkish Airlines.
Related routes
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