CJJ
Cheongju
South Korea
8,047 km
5,000 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,047 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CJJ IST
Airport Name Cheongju International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CJJ IST
ICAO Code RKTU LTFM
City Cheongju Istanbul
Country South Korea Turkey
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 191 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 36.720000, 127.500000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cheongju (CJJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) in Cheongju, South Korea to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,047 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 14:41 in Cheongju, it's 08:41 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 Cheongju (CJJ) 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 Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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