IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,675 km
5,390 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
8,675 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
49°
northeast

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IST SDS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code IST SDS
ICAO Code LTFM RJSD
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 38.060000, 138.410000

Istanbul (IST) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 8,675 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 19:15 in Istanbul, it's 01:15 in Sado Airport. 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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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