HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
8,585 km
5,335 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,585 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
312°
northwest

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HIJ IST
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HIJ IST
ICAO Code RJOA LTFM
City Hiroshima Istanbul
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,088 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,585 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Hiroshima, it's 04:08 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 Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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