Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,975
miles
8,006
kilometers
4,323
nautical miles

🕐 9h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (308°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,975 7,960
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,975 7,960
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,975 7,463
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,975 7,463
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,975 9,950
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,975 7,463
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HKG to IST route connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,975 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Hong Kong to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 308° from Hong Kong. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hong Kong International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4,975 miles (8,006 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HKG to IST typically take around 9h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,975 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.