IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,724 km
5,421 miles
TKS
Tokushima
Japan
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
54°
northeast

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IST TKS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tokushima Airport
IATA Code IST TKS
ICAO Code LTFM RJOS
City Istanbul Tokushima
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.130000, 134.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Tokushima (TKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tokushima Airport (TKS) in Tokushima, Japan is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 11:51 in Istanbul, it's 17:51 in Tokushima. 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 Tokushima (TKS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Tokushima Airport (TKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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