IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,846 km
4,876 miles
KOW
Ganzhou
China
Distance
7,846 km
4,876 mi / 4,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

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IST KOW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ganzhou Airport
IATA Code IST KOW
ICAO Code LTFM ZSGZ
City Istanbul Ganzhou
Country Turkey China
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 387 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.830000, 114.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Ganzhou (KOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China is 7,846 kilometers (4,876 miles / 4,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Istanbul, it's 15:13 in Ganzhou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ganzhou (KOW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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