IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,505 km
5,285 miles
PIF
Pingtung
Taiwan
Distance
8,505 km
5,285 mi / 4,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

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IST PIF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pingtung North Airport
IATA Code IST PIF
ICAO Code LTFM RCSQ
City Istanbul Pingtung
Country Turkey Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Taipei
Elevation 325 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 22.700000, 120.480000

Istanbul (IST) to Pingtung (PIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan is 8,505 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Taiwan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:19 in Istanbul, it's 06:19 in Pingtung. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pingtung (PIF) 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 Pingtung North Airport (PIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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