IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,097 km
5,031 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
8,097 km
5,031 mi / 4,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
86°
east

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IST PXU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code IST PXU
ICAO Code LTFM VVPK
City Istanbul Pleiku
Country Turkey Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 325 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 14.000000, 108.020000

Istanbul (IST) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 8,097 kilometers (5,031 miles / 4,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Istanbul, it's 14:17 in Pleiku. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,109 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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