Distance From North Ronaldsay Airport to İstanbul Airport, NRL - IST Distance

The distance from North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1829 miles or 2944 kilometers or 1589 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 North Ronaldsay ( United Kingdom ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between North Ronaldsay and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from North Ronaldsay Airport, North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 12 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 • NRL - IST

Kilometers		2944 km
Statute Miles		1829 miles
Nautical Miles		1589 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

North Ronaldsay Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - NRL to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NRL - IST

Time difference between North Ronaldsay (United Kingdom) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours ahead of North Ronaldsay.

Location	Local Time
North Ronaldsay (United Kingdom)	2026-05-03, 14:11:02 BST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-03, 16:11:02 +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

North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL / EGEN) North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom

Destination

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