IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
9,016 km
5,602 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,016 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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IHA IST
Airport Name Niijima Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code IHA IST
ICAO Code RJAN LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 92 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 41.280000, 28.750000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,016 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Niijima Airport, it's 03:17 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 Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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