Distance From Khwahan Airport to İstanbul Airport, KWH - IST Distance

The distance from Khwahan Airport (KWH) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2200 miles or 3540 kilometers or 1910 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 Khwahan ( Afghanistan ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Khwahan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 5 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Khwahan Airport, Khwahan, Afghanistan to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 5 hours 3 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 • KWH - IST

Kilometers		3540 km
Statute Miles		2200 miles
Nautical Miles		1910 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 3 minutes

Khwahan Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KWH to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Khwahan, Afghanistan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Khwahan, Afghanistan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWH - IST

Time difference between Khwahan (Afghanistan) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Khwahan.

Location	Local Time
Khwahan (Afghanistan)	2026-01-29, 13:52:36 +0430
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-01-29, 12:22:36 +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

Khwahan Airport (KWH / OAHN) Khwahan, Afghanistan

Destination

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