# Distance from Aomori (AOJ) to Istanbul (IST)

> 8,609 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,609 km / 5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 314° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 11:24 in Aomori, it's 05:24 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 339 ft (IST is lower than AOJ)

## Airports

### [Aomori Airport (AOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoj-aomori-aomori-airport/1ef266df-8c72-65cc-8422-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aomori, Japan
- ICAO: RJSA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 40.730000, 140.690000
- Elevation: 664 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:24 in Aomori, it's 05:24 in Istanbul.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aomori Airport (AOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoj-aomori-aomori-airport/1ef266df-8c72-65cc-8422-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
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