# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kushiro (KUH)

> 8,631 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,631 km / 5,363 mi / 4,661 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 07:18 in Istanbul, it's 13:18 in Kushiro)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (KUH is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Kushiro Airport (KUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kuh-kushiro-kushiro-airport/1ef266df-8b72-646a-992b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kushiro, Japan
- ICAO: RJCK
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 43.040000, 144.190000
- Elevation: 327 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:18 in Istanbul, it's 13:18 in Kushiro.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kushiro Airport (KUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kuh-kushiro-kushiro-airport/1ef266df-8b72-646a-992b-06bb2780ed98)
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