IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,714 km
3,551 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
5,714 km
3,551 mi / 3,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
67°
east northeast

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IST JGN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code IST JGN
ICAO Code LTFM ZLJQ
City Istanbul Jiayuguan
Country Turkey China
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 39.860000, 98.340000

Istanbul (IST) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 5,714 kilometers (3,551 miles / 3,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Istanbul, it's 03:41 in Jiayuguan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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