EZS to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Elazığ Airport (EZS) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 947 km (588 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to EZS).
How far is it from Elazığ to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Elazığ Airport (EZS) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 947 km (588 mi, 511 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 EZS to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly west of EZS.
How is the EZS to IST route written in code?
The pair is written EZS-IST in IATA codes and LTCA-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Elazığ Airport is EZS (LTCA), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| EZS | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Elazığ Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | LTCA | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 2,927 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1263 | #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 2,602 ft (793 m) lower than EZS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EZS 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 Elazığ from Istanbul?
Elazığ Airport (EZS) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 947 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EZS to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between EZS and IST takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from EZS?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly west of Elazığ Airport (EZS).
Which airlines fly EZS to IST?
2 airlines appear on the EZS-IST route in the open dataset, including Onur Air, Turkish Airlines.
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