Distance From Sheremetyevo International Airport to İstanbul Airport, SVO - IST Distance

The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1089 miles or 1753 kilometers or 946 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 Moscow ( Russia ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 2 hours 30 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 • SVO - IST

Kilometers		1753 km
Statute Miles		1089 miles
Nautical Miles		946 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 30 minutes

Sheremetyevo International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SVO to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVO - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2025-12-14, 16:48:38 MSK
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 16:48:38 +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

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia

Destination

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