# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ulsan (USN)

> 8,256 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,256 km / 5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 56° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 01:23 in Istanbul, it's 07:23 in Ulsan)
- **Elevation difference**: 280 ft (USN is lower 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

### [Ulsan Airport (USN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usn-ulsan-ulsan-airport/1ef266df-8de2-6506-b034-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ulsan, South Korea
- ICAO: RKPU
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 35.590000, 129.350000
- Elevation: 45 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 01:23 in Istanbul, it's 07:23 in Ulsan.
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)
- [Ulsan Airport (USN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usn-ulsan-ulsan-airport/1ef266df-8de2-6506-b034-06bb2780ed98)
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