GYS
Guangyuan
China
6,696 km
4,161 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,696 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

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GYS IST
Airport Name Guangyuan Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GYS IST
ICAO Code ZUGU LTFM
City Guangyuan Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 0 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 105.700000 41.280000, 28.750000

Guangyuan (GYS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangyuan Airport (GYS) in Guangyuan, China to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,696 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Guangyuan, it's 18:42 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Guangyuan (GYS) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Guangyuan Airport (GYS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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