Istanbul to Tokyo Distance
8,946 km · 5,559 miles · 11 h 41 min flight
The distance from Istanbul to Tokyo is 8,946 km (5,559 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 41 min. Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul
Turkey
8,946 km
Tokyo
Japan
- Kilometres
- 8,946
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,559
- 4,831 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 41 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +6 hours
- Tokyo vs Istanbul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Istanbul | Northeast (50°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Tokyo | Northwest (314°) |
| Halfway point | 54.28° N, 87.37° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from Istanbul?
8,946 kilometres or 5,559 miles (4,831 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?
About 11 h 41 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul right now.
In which direction is Tokyo from Istanbul?
Tokyo lies to the northeast of Istanbul (initial bearing 50°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.