CIF
Chifeng
China
7,092 km
4,407 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,092 km
4,407 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CIF IST
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CIF IST
ICAO Code ZBCF LTFM
City Chifeng Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 0 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 41.280000, 28.750000

Chifeng (CIF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,092 kilometers (4,407 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Chifeng, it's 10:55 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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