IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,490 km
5,275 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
8,490 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
northeast

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IST IWJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code IST IWJ
ICAO Code LTFM RJOW
City Istanbul Masuda
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.680000, 131.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 8,490 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Istanbul, it's 17:18 in Masuda. 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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