IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,122 km
4,425 miles
JIQ
Chongqing
China
Distance
7,122 km
4,425 mi / 3,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

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IST JIQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
IATA Code IST JIQ
ICAO Code LTFM ZUQJ
City Istanbul Chongqing
Country Turkey China
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 29.510000, 108.830000

Istanbul (IST) to Chongqing (JIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China is 7,122 kilometers (4,425 miles / 3,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 16:57 in Istanbul, it's 21:57 in Chongqing. 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 1,040 feet between the two airports. Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Chongqing (JIQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 305° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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