GYU
Guyuan
China
6,521 km
4,052 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,521 km
4,052 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

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GYU IST
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GYU IST
ICAO Code ZLGY LTFM
City Guyuan Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,696 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 41.280000, 28.750000

Guyuan (GYU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,521 kilometers (4,052 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 06:07 in Guyuan, it's 01:07 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 5,371 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Guyuan Liupanshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 67° (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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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