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Flight Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CAIHECA
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Great Circle Path
1,264 km785 miles • 683 NM
Destination Airport
LTFMIST
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Direct Distance
1,264 km
785 Statute Miles
683 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
1h 59m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
114 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
350° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
1h 59m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
1h 52m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
2h 56m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇬 Egypt→🌐 TR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
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