EBL to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,431 km (889 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to EBL).
How far is it from Arbil to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,431 km (889 mi, 773 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 EBL to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 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 EBL.
How is the EBL to IST route written in code?
The pair is written EBL-IST in IATA codes and ORER-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Erbil International Airport is EBL (ORER), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| EBL | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Erbil International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | ORER | LTFM |
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Elevation | 1,341 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #463 | #18 |
ORER 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 1,016 ft (310 m) lower than EBL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KK | Atlasjet | KKK | Atlasjet | 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 Arbil from Istanbul?
Erbil International Airport (EBL) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,431 km (889 mi, 773 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EBL to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between EBL and IST takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from EBL?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly northwest of Erbil International Airport (EBL).
Which airlines fly EBL to IST?
2 airlines appear on the EBL-IST route in the open dataset, including Atlasjet, Turkish Airlines.
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