Distance From İstanbul Airport to Pulkovo Airport, IST - LED Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) is 1283 miles or 2065 kilometers or 1114 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 St. Petersburg ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and St. Petersburg takes around 2 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg, Russia is 2 hours 57 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 - LED

Kilometers		2065 km
Statute Miles		1283 miles
Nautical Miles		1114 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 57 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Pulkovo Airport Flight Route Map - IST to LED Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & Pulkovo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and St. Petersburg, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - LED

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and St. Petersburg (Russia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-18, 03:55:11 +03
St. Petersburg (Russia)	2026-04-18, 03:55:11 MSK

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

Pulkovo Airport (LED / ULLI) St. Petersburg, Russia