IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,396 km
5,217 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,396 km
5,217 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
69°
east northeast

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IST TPE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code IST TPE
ICAO Code LTFM RCTP
City Istanbul Taipei
Country Turkey Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Taipei
Elevation 325 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.080000, 121.230000

Istanbul (IST) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,396 kilometers (5,217 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 08:58 in Istanbul, it's 13:58 in Taipei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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