Distance From Al Udeid Air Base to İstanbul Airport, XJD - IST Distance

The distance from Al Udeid Air Base (XJD) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1708 miles or 2748 kilometers or 1483 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Ar Rayyan ( Qatar ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ar Rayyan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Udeid Air Base, Ar Rayyan, Qatar to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 55 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 • XJD - IST

Kilometers		2748 km
Statute Miles		1708 miles
Nautical Miles		1483 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 55 minutes

Al Udeid Air Base to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - XJD to IST Flight Path

Location of Al Udeid Air Base & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ar Rayyan to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ar Rayyan, Qatar and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Ar Rayyan, Qatar and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XJD - IST

Time difference between Ar Rayyan (Qatar) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Ar Rayyan (Qatar)	2026-09-15, 22:01:41 +03
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-15, 22:01:41 +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

Al Udeid Air Base (XJD / OTBH) Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Destination

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