IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,977 km
4,957 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
7,977 km
4,957 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IST SWU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code IST SWU
ICAO Code LTFM RKSW
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.240000, 127.010000

Istanbul (IST) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 7,977 kilometers (4,957 miles / 4,307 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 18:35 in Istanbul, it's 00:35 in Suwon 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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