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KKJ to IST: distance & flight time

Kitakyushu (Kitakyūshū Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)

5,281 mi
8,499 km · 4,589 nm
10h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,281 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 49m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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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 KKJ from IST?

The flight distance from Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,281 miles (8,499 km, 4,589 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KKJ to IST?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 49m 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 Kitakyushu and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 6 hours behind Kitakyushu.

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

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