IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,970 km
4,952 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
7,970 km
4,952 mi / 4,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
northeast

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IST SSN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code IST SSN
ICAO Code LTFM RKSM
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.450000, 127.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 7,970 kilometers (4,952 miles / 4,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 14:55 in Istanbul, it's 20:55 in Seoul Air Base. 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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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