Distance From Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to İstanbul Airport, ERL - IST Distance

The distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4070 miles or 6550 kilometers or 3535 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Erenhot ( China ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erenhot and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 9 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport, Erenhot, China to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 9 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ERL - IST

Kilometers		6550 km
Statute Miles		4070 miles
Nautical Miles		3535 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 21 minutes

Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - ERL to IST Flight Path

Location of Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Erenhot to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Erenhot, China and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ERL - IST

Time difference between Erenhot (China) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 5 Hours behind Erenhot.

Location	Local Time
Erenhot (China)	2025-12-15, 18:19:05 CST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 13:19:05 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL / ZBER) Erenhot, China

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey