IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,188 km
5,088 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
8,188 km
5,088 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
58°
east northeast

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IST RSU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code IST RSU
ICAO Code LTFM RKJY
City Istanbul Yeosu
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.840000, 127.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 8,188 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Istanbul, it's 00:10 in Yeosu. 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 Yeosu (RSU) 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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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