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IST to CNY: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Moab (Canyonlands Field)

6,322 mi
10,173 km · 5,493 nm
12h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

6,322 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is IST from CNY?

The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Moab (CNY) is 6,322 miles (10,173 km, 5,493 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IST to CNY?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Moab?

Moab is 9 hours behind Istanbul.

What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to CNY?

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