CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
8,079 km
5,020 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,079 km
5,020 mi / 4,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
309°
northwest

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CHN IST
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CHN IST
ICAO Code RKJU LTFM
City Jeon Ju Istanbul
Country South Korea Turkey
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 96 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 41.280000, 28.750000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,079 kilometers (5,020 miles / 4,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 South Korea with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Jeon Ju, it's 01:44 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 Jeon Ju (CHN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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