Distance From İstanbul Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, IST - KNO Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 5026 miles or 8088 kilometers or 4364 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Medan takes around 11 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 11 hours 33 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 • IST - KNO

Kilometers		8088 km
Statute Miles		5026 miles
Nautical Miles		4364 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 33 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to KNO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - KNO

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Medan (Indonesia) is 4 Hours.
Medan time is 4 Hours ahead of Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-20, 03:49:10 +03
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-03-20, 07:49:10 WIB

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

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

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia