Distance From Qurghonteppa International Airport to İstanbul Airport, KQT - IST Distance

The distance from Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2131 miles or 3430 kilometers or 1851 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 Kurgan-Tyube ( Tajikistan ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kurgan-Tyube and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qurghonteppa International Airport, Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 54 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 • KQT - IST

Kilometers		3430 km
Statute Miles		2131 miles
Nautical Miles		1851 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 54 minutes

Qurghonteppa International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KQT to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KQT - IST

Time difference between Kurgan-Tyube (Tajikistan) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours behind Kurgan-Tyube.

Location	Local Time
Kurgan-Tyube (Tajikistan)	2025-12-14, 05:35:27 +05
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 03:35:27 +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

Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT / UTDT) Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan

Destination

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