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PZI to ISL: distance & flight time
Panzhihua (Bao'anying Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
4,188 mi
6,740 km · 3,639 nm
8h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,188 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 41m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PZI — Bao'anying Airport · Panzhihua, China
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PZI
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base56 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport94 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport96 mi away
- XIC · Xichang Qingshan Airport103 mi away
Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PZI from ISL?
The flight distance from Panzhihua (PZI) to Istanbul (ISL) is 4,188 miles (6,740 km, 3,639 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PZI to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PZI to ISL?
Nonstop service on PZI–ISL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Panzhihua and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Panzhihua.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PZI to ISL?
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Why are some PZI to ISL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PZI–ISL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.