IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,487 km
5,273 miles
MBE
Monbetsu
Japan
Distance
8,487 km
5,273 mi / 4,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
42°
northeast

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IST MBE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Monbetsu Airport
IATA Code IST MBE
ICAO Code LTFM RJEB
City Istanbul Monbetsu
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 44.300000, 143.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Monbetsu (MBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Monbetsu Airport (MBE) in Monbetsu, Japan is 8,487 kilometers (5,273 miles / 4,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Istanbul, it's 04:59 in Monbetsu. 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 Monbetsu (MBE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 315° (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 Monbetsu Airport (MBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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