IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,503 km
5,284 miles
KHH
Kaohsiung City
Taiwan
Distance
8,503 km
5,284 mi / 4,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

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IST KHH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kaohsiung International Airport
IATA Code IST KHH
ICAO Code LTFM RCKH
City Istanbul Kaohsiung City
Country Turkey Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Taipei
Elevation 325 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 22.580000, 120.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Kaohsiung City (KHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan is 8,503 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Taiwan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Istanbul, it's 15:41 in Kaohsiung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kaohsiung City (KHH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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