Hong Kong
TürkiyeHong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST) shipping route.
8,408 km by air, about 11 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Hong Kong (HKG) and Istanbul (IST)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Hong Kong (HKG)AirIstanbul (IST)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,408 km (5,224 mi) |
| Straight line | 8,007 km |
| Flight time | 11 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Hong Kong International Airport to İstanbul Airport is 8,408 km (4,540 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 8,007 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 11 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 16 flights between HKG and IST, 14 of them on freighters, operated by HKC, MNG Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Hong Kong to Istanbul saves money. The shipment crosses from Hong Kong into Türkiye, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 67 routes from Hong Kong (HKG) in this directory, Istanbul (IST) is the 28th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Hong Kong: Jeddah (7,999 km), Melbourne (7,783 km) and Sydney (7,764 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)?
8,408 km along the flight path (8,007 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)?
About 11 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Istanbul (IST) to Hong Kong (HKG) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.