IST to JED: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 2,388 km (1,484 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JED to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to Jeddah?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 2,388 km (1,484 mi, 1,290 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 IST to JED?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JED is roughly southeast of IST.
How is the IST to JED route written in code?
The pair is written IST-JED in IATA codes and LTFM-OEJN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM), King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED (OEJN).
| IST | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTFM | OEJN |
| Country | Turkey | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #18 | #75 |
LTFM starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; OEJN starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JED sits 277 ft (84 m) lower than IST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IST to JED
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | 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 Istanbul from Jeddah?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are 2,388 km (1,484 mi, 1,290 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to JED?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and JED takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JED from IST?
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) lies roughly southeast of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to JED?
3 airlines appear on the IST-JED route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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