IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,318 km
4,547 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
7,318 km
4,547 mi / 3,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
east northeast

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IST XEN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code IST XEN
ICAO Code LTFM ZYXC
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey China
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.580000, 120.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 7,318 kilometers (4,547 miles / 3,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Istanbul, it's 23:12 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 305° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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