DYU to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,403 km (2,114 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to DYU).
How far is it from Dushanbe to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3,403 km (2,114 mi, 1,837 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 DYU to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly west of DYU.
How is the DYU to IST route written in code?
The pair is written DYU-IST in IATA codes and UTDD-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dushanbe International Airport is DYU (UTDD), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| DYU | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dushanbe International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | UTDD | LTFM |
| Country | Tajikistan | Turkey |
| Elevation | 2,575 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #297 | #18 |
UTDD 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 2,250 ft (686 m) lower than DYU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DYU to IST
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7J | Tajik Air | - | - | Active |
| SZ | Salzburg arrows | - | Sza | 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 Dushanbe from Istanbul?
Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 3,403 km (2,114 mi, 1,837 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DYU to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between DYU and IST takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from DYU?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Dushanbe International Airport (DYU).
Which airlines fly DYU to IST?
3 airlines appear on the DYU-IST route in the open dataset, including Tajik Air, Salzburg arrows, Turkish Airlines.
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