Tashkent to Istanbul is 2,086 miles (3,358 km), a flight of about 5 hours 10 minutes.
The great-circle path bulges slightly north, bringing the route closer to the Caucasus foothills and the southern Caspian and Black Sea coasts, features that are more visually distinct than the flatter Iranian plateau views on the left; the right side also benefits from the Black Sea coastal approach into Istanbul.
Flight Path
Southern Caspian Sea, Caucasus foothills near Georgia/Azerbaijan, eastern Anatolian plateau, approach toward the Black Sea coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TAS
LEFTDeparting Tashkent to the west, the Tian Shan foothills and the green Chirchik valley recede to the south (left) of the aircraft as it climbs, giving a brief but genuine mountain backdrop before the terrain flattens into the Central Asian steppe.
Landing at IST
RIGHTOn the descent into Istanbul Airport from the east, the approach path crosses near the Black Sea coastline before turning onto the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of the coastal bluffs and the outer edges of the Bosphorus corridor as the city comes into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to İstanbul Airport (IST)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tashkent to Istanbul. The great-circle path bulges slightly north, bringing the route closer to the Caucasus foothills and the southern Caspian and Black Sea coasts, features that are more visually distinct than the flatter Iranian plateau views on the left; the right side also benefits from the Black Sea coastal approach into Istanbul.
What can I see during takeoff from Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
During takeoff from Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Tashkent to the west, the Tian Shan foothills and the green Chirchik valley recede to the south (left) of the aircraft as it climbs, giving a brief but genuine mountain backdrop before the terrain flattens into the Central Asian steppe. Notable sights include: Tian Shan foothills, Chirchik River valley, Tashkent city outskirts.
What can I see when landing at İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
When landing at İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Istanbul Airport from the east, the approach path crosses near the Black Sea coastline before turning onto the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of the coastal bluffs and the outer edges of the Bosphorus corridor as the city comes into view. Notable sights include: Black Sea coastline, Bosphorus strait mouth, forested hills north of Istanbul, Istanbul Airport's terminal complex.
How long is the flight from Tashkent to Istanbul?
The flight from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to İstanbul Airport (IST) takes about 5 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,086 miles (3,358 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tashkent to Istanbul flight path pass over?
Southern Caspian Sea, Caucasus foothills near Georgia/Azerbaijan, eastern Anatolian plateau, approach toward the Black Sea coast