IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,113 km
5,041 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,113 km
5,041 mi / 4,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
northeast

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IST YEC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code IST YEC
ICAO Code LTFM RKTY
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.630000, 128.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,113 kilometers (5,041 miles / 4,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying 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 South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Istanbul, it's 00:29 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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