Distance From Kerama Airport to İstanbul Airport, KJP - IST Distance

The distance from Kerama Airport (KJP) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5460 miles or 8786 kilometers or 4741 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 Zamami ( Japan ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zamami and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kerama Airport, Zamami, Japan to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 33 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 • KJP - IST

Kilometers		8786 km
Statute Miles		5460 miles
Nautical Miles		4741 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 33 minutes

Kerama Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KJP to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zamami, Japan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KJP - IST

Time difference between Zamami (Japan) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 6 Hours behind Zamami.

Location	Local Time
Zamami (Japan)	2026-07-30, 15:38:53 JST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 09:38:53 +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

Kerama Airport (KJP / ROKR) Zamami, Japan

Destination

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