IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,348 km
5,187 miles
TSJ
Tsushima
Japan
Distance
8,348 km
5,187 mi / 4,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST TSJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tsushima Airport
IATA Code IST TSJ
ICAO Code LTFM RJDT
City Istanbul Tsushima
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.280000, 129.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Tsushima (TSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tsushima Airport (TSJ) in Tsushima, Japan is 8,348 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 21:43 in Istanbul, it's 03:43 in Tsushima. 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 Tsushima (TSJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tsushima Airport (TSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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