IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,406 km
5,223 miles
RMQ
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
8,406 km
5,223 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
70°
east northeast

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IST RMQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport
IATA Code IST RMQ
ICAO Code LTFM RCMQ
City Istanbul Taichung City
Country Turkey Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Taipei
Elevation 325 ft 663 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.260000, 120.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 8,406 kilometers (5,223 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 17:41 in Istanbul, it's 22:41 in Taichung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taichung City (RMQ) 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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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