# Distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Istanbul (IST)

> 7,011 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,011 km / 4,356 mi / 3,786 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 88° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 21:18 in Chiang Mai, it's 17:18 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 711 ft (IST is lower than CNX)

## Airports

### [Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnx-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-international-airport/1ef266df-f525-689e-9326-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chiang Mai, Thailand
- ICAO: VTCC
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 18.770000, 98.960000
- Elevation: 1,036 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 21:18 in Chiang Mai, it's 17:18 in Istanbul.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnx-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-international-airport/1ef266df-f525-689e-9326-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)