COQ
Choibalsan Airport
Mongolia
6,470 km
4,020 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,470 km
4,020 mi / 3,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

COQ IST
Airport Name Choibalsan Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code COQ IST
ICAO Code ZMCD LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Mongolia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,457 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 48.140000, 114.650000 41.280000, 28.750000

Choibalsan Airport (COQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choibalsan Airport (COQ) in Choibalsan Airport, Mongolia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,470 kilometers (4,020 miles / 3,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Mongolia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Choibalsan Airport, it's 14:45 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,132 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Choibalsan Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Choibalsan Airport (COQ) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Choibalsan Airport (COQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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