IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,509 km
5,288 miles
UBJ
Ube
Japan
Distance
8,509 km
5,288 mi / 4,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
east northeast

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IST UBJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yamaguchi Ube Airport
IATA Code IST UBJ
ICAO Code LTFM RJDC
City Istanbul Ube
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.930000, 131.280000

Istanbul (IST) to Ube (UBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) in Ube, Japan is 8,509 kilometers (5,288 miles / 4,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east 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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Istanbul, it's 04:24 in Ube. 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 Ube (UBJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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