IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,224 km
5,110 miles
JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,224 km
5,110 mi / 4,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
59°
east northeast

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IST JDG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jeongseok Airport
IATA Code IST JDG
ICAO Code LTFM RKPD
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.400000, 126.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea is 8,224 kilometers (5,110 miles / 4,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:33 in Istanbul, it's 09:33 in Jeongseok Airport. 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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Jeongseok Airport (JDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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