Distance From Toorghodi Heliport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Toorghodi Heliport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1856 miles or 2986 kilometers or 1612 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 Kara Tapa ( Afghanistan ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kara Tapa and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Toorghodi Heliport, Kara Tapa, Afghanistan to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 15 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

Kilometers		2986 km
Statute Miles		1856 miles
Nautical Miles		1612 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 15 minutes

Toorghodi Heliport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kara Tapa, Afghanistan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Kara Tapa (Afghanistan)	2026-03-17, 18:23:32 +0430
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-17, 16:53:32 +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

Toorghodi Heliport ( / ) Kara Tapa, Afghanistan

Destination

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