Distance From Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1325 miles or 2132 kilometers or 1150 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 Umm Qasr ( Iraq ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Umm Qasr and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport, Umm Qasr, Iraq to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 2 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		2132 km
Statute Miles		1325 miles
Nautical Miles		1150 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 2 minutes

Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Umm Qasr to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Umm Qasr, Iraq and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Umm Qasr (Iraq) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Umm Qasr (Iraq)	2025-12-14, 09:29:05 +03
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 09:29:05 +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

Umm Qasr Naval Base Heliport ( / ) Umm Qasr, Iraq

Destination

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