IST to KBP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 1,022 km (635 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KBP to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to Boryspil?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 1,022 km (635 mi, 552 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 KBP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBP is roughly north of IST.
How is the IST to KBP route written in code?
The pair is written IST-KBP in IATA codes and LTFM-UKBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM), Boryspil International Airport is KBP (UKBB).
| IST | KBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Boryspil International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTFM | UKBB |
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 427 ft |
| Rank by connections | #18 | #164 |
LTFM starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; UKBB starts with U, the prefix for post-Soviet states. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KBP sits 102 ft (31 m) higher than IST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IST to KBP
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| PS | Ukraine International Airlines | AUI | Ukraine International | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
| UJ | AlMasria Universal Airlines | LMU | Almasria | 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 Boryspil?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) are 1,022 km (635 mi, 552 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to KBP?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and KBP takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBP from IST?
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) lies roughly north of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to KBP?
4 airlines appear on the IST-KBP route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Ukraine International Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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