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IST to XKH: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport)
4,545 mi
7,315 km · 3,950 nm
9h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,545 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 23m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- XKH — Xieng Khouang Airport · Phon Savan, Laos
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 XKH
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport72 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport89 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport96 mi away
- VTE · Wattay International Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from XKH?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Phon Savan (XKH) is 4,545 miles (7,315 km, 3,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to XKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 23m 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 Phon Savan?
Phon Savan is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to XKH?
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