IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,190 km
5,089 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
8,190 km
5,089 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST XMN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code IST XMN
ICAO Code LTFM ZSAM
City Istanbul Xiamen
Country Turkey China
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.540000, 118.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 8,190 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 09:36 in Istanbul, it's 14:36 in Xiamen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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