HGH
Hangzhou
China
7,978 km
4,958 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,978 km
4,958 mi / 4,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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HGH IST
Airport Name Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HGH IST
ICAO Code ZSHC LTFM
City Hangzhou Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 30.230000, 120.430000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hangzhou (HGH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou, China to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,978 kilometers (4,958 miles / 4,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 19:39 in Hangzhou, it's 14:39 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 Hangzhou (HGH) follows a heading of 65° (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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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