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IST to KJP: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Kerama (Kerama Airport)
5,459 mi
8,785 km · 4,743 nm
11h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,459 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m 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
- KJP — Kerama Airport · Kerama, Japan
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 KJP
- OKA · Naha Airport22 mi away
- AGJ · Aguni Airport29 mi away
- DNA · Kadena Air Base32 mi away
- UEO · Kumejima Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from KJP?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kerama (KJP) is 5,459 miles (8,785 km, 4,743 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to KJP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 10m 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 Kerama?
Kerama is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to KJP?
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