IST to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,739 km (1,081 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,739 km (1,081 mi, 939 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of IST.
How is the IST to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written IST-ZRH in IATA codes and LTFM-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| IST | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LTFM | LSZH |
| Country | Turkey | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #18 | #48 |
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.
ZRH sits 1,092 ft (333 m) higher than IST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IST to ZRH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US.
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 Zurich?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 1,739 km (1,081 mi, 939 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and ZRH takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from IST?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the IST-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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