AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,483 km
5,271 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,483 km
5,271 mi / 4,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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AKJ IST
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AKJ IST
ICAO Code RJEC LTFM
City Asahikawa Istanbul
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 721 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 41.280000, 28.750000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,483 kilometers (5,271 miles / 4,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Asahikawa, it's 05:21 in Istanbul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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