Distance from Istanbul to Tokyo
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is 8,943 kilometres (5,557 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST), the initial heading is roughly northeast (50°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 11h 41m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Istanbul
Turkey
The only major city spanning two continents, Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus with layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Top sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Istanbul?
- 8,943 km (5,557 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?
- About 11h 41m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Istanbul?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the northeast of Istanbul (initial bearing 50°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Istanbul
See the country profiles for Turkey and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.