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DSK to ISL: distance & flight time
Dera Ismael Khan (Dera Ismael Khan Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
2,397 mi
3,857 km · 2,083 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,397 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DSK — Dera Ismael Khan Airport · Dera Ismael Khan, Pakistan
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DSK
- MWD · Mianwali Air Base60 mi away
- BNP · Bannu Airport77 mi away
- WAF · Wana Airport82 mi away
- PZH · Zhob Airport92 mi away
Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DSK from ISL?
The flight distance from Dera Ismael Khan (DSK) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2,397 miles (3,857 km, 2,083 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DSK to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Dera Ismael Khan and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours behind Dera Ismael Khan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DSK to ISL?
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