Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,579

miles

8,979

kilometers

4,848

nautical miles

🕐 11h 8m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (50°)

Direction

🌍 +6h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,579	+3,347	8,926 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,579	+3,347	8,926 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,579	+2,790	8,369 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,579	+2,790	8,369 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,579	+5,579	11,158 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,579	+2,790	8,369 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 Tokyo, your watch will be 6 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to NRT route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 5,579 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Japan. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 50° from Istanbul. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Narita International Airport is 5,579 miles (8,979 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to NRT typically take around 11h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,579 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.