FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
7,750 km
4,815 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,750 km
4,815 mi / 4,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FNJ IST
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FNJ IST
ICAO Code ZKPY LTFM
City Pyongyang Istanbul
Country KP Turkey
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 117 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 41.280000, 28.750000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,750 kilometers (4,815 miles / 4,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Pyongyang, it's 08:42 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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