HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,006 km
4,975 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,006 km
4,975 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
308°
northwest

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HKG IST
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HKG IST
ICAO Code VHHH LTFM
City Hong Kong Istanbul
Country Hong Kong Turkey
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,006 kilometers (4,975 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Hong Kong, it's 09:57 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 Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 76° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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