Distance From İstanbul Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, IST - XMN Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 5090 miles or 8191 kilometers or 4420 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Xiamen takes around 11 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 11 hours 42 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 • IST - XMN

Kilometers		8191 km
Statute Miles		5090 miles
Nautical Miles		4420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 42 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to XMN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - XMN

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Xiamen (China) is 5 Hours.
Xiamen time is 5 Hours ahead of Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-15, 12:44:59 +03
Xiamen (China)	2026-06-15, 17:44:59 CST

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

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

Destination

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China