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Flight Distance from Kunming (KMG) to Istanbul (IST)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KMGZPPP
Kunming, China
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,925 km4,303 miles • 3,739 NM
Destination Airport
LTFMIST
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Direct Distance
6,925 km
4,303 Statute Miles
3,739 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 39m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
623 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
305° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 39m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
8h 2m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 49m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🌐 TR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
- City / Country: Kunming, China
- ICAO Code: ZPPP
- Coordinates: 25.1103°, 102.9367°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 6903 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
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