# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Wonju (WJU)

> 8,029 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,029 km / 4,989 mi / 4,335 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 06:40 in Istanbul, it's 12:40 in Wonju)
- **Elevation difference**: 4 ft (WJU is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Wonju Airport (WJU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/wju-wonju-wonju-airport/1ef266df-8dc2-62ec-9812-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wonju, South Korea
- ICAO: RKNW
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.440000, 127.960000
- Elevation: 329 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:40 in Istanbul, it's 12:40 in Wonju.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wonju Airport (WJU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/wju-wonju-wonju-airport/1ef266df-8dc2-62ec-9812-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)