Distance From Aktau Airport to İstanbul Airport, SCO - IST Distance

The distance from Aktau Airport (SCO) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1148 miles or 1848 kilometers or 997 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aktau ( Kazakhstan ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aktau and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 2 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aktau Airport, Aktau, Kazakhstan to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 2 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SCO - IST

Kilometers		1848 km
Statute Miles		1148 miles
Nautical Miles		997 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 38 minutes

Aktau Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SCO to IST Flight Path

Location of Aktau Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Aktau to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCO - IST

Time difference between Aktau (Kazakhstan) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours behind Aktau.

Location	Local Time
Aktau (Kazakhstan)	2026-07-29, 21:09:37 +05
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-29, 19:09:37 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aktau Airport (SCO / UATE) Aktau, Kazakhstan

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey