# Distance from Yamagata (GAJ) to Istanbul (IST)

> 8,771 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,771 km / 5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 21:58 in Yamagata, it's 15:58 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (IST is lower than GAJ)

## Airports

### [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yamagata, Japan
- ICAO: RJSC
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 38.410000, 140.370000
- Elevation: 353 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 21:58 in Yamagata, it's 15:58 in Istanbul.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)