IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,413 km
5,228 miles
TXG
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
8,413 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
70°
east northeast

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IST TXG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Taichung Airport
IATA Code IST TXG
ICAO Code LTFM RCLG
City Istanbul Taichung City
Country Turkey Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Taipei
Elevation 325 ft 369 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.190000, 120.650000

Istanbul (IST) to Taichung City (TXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taichung Airport (TXG) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 8,413 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in Istanbul, it's 12:23 in Taichung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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