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RUK to IST: distance & flight time

Rukumkot (Rukum Chaurjahari Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)

3,099 mi
4,987 km · 2,693 nm
6h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

3,099 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 33m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RUK from IST?

The flight distance from Rukumkot (RUK) to Istanbul (IST) is 3,099 miles (4,987 km, 2,693 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RUK to IST?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 33m 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 Rukumkot and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2.7 hours behind Rukumkot.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RUK to IST?

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