Distance From Kuqa Qiuci Airport to İstanbul Airport, KCA - IST Distance

The distance from Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2755 miles or 4434 kilometers or 2393 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 Kuqa ( China ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuqa and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuqa Qiuci Airport, Kuqa, China to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 20 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 • KCA - IST

Kilometers		4434 km
Statute Miles		2755 miles
Nautical Miles		2393 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 20 minutes

Kuqa Qiuci Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KCA to IST Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCA - IST

Time difference between Kuqa (China) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours behind Kuqa.

Location	Local Time
Kuqa (China)	2025-12-05, 14:14:05 +06
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-05, 11:14:05 +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

Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA / ZWKC) Kuqa, China

Destination

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