ERZ to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,059 km (658 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to ERZ).
How far is it from Erzurum to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,059 km (658 mi, 572 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 ERZ 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 west of ERZ.
How is the ERZ to IST route written in code?
The pair is written ERZ-IST in IATA codes and LTCE-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Erzurum International Airport is ERZ (LTCE), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| ERZ | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Erzurum International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | LTCE | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 5,763 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1421 | #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 5,438 ft (1,658 m) lower than ERZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ERZ 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 Erzurum from Istanbul?
Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,059 km (658 mi, 572 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ERZ to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between ERZ and IST takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from ERZ?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Erzurum International Airport (ERZ).
Which airlines fly ERZ to IST?
2 airlines appear on the ERZ-IST route in the open dataset, including Onur Air, Turkish Airlines.
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