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IST to KAG: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))
5,017 mi
8,075 km · 4,360 nm
10h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,017 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from KAG?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kangnung (KAG) is 5,017 miles (8,075 km, 4,360 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to KAG?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 18m 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 Kangnung?
Kangnung is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to KAG?
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