Distance From Riwon Airbase to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Riwon Airbase () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4896 miles or 7880 kilometers or 4252 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 Riwon-gun ( North Korea ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riwon-gun and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riwon Airbase, Riwon-gun, North Korea to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 15 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

Kilometers		7880 km
Statute Miles		4896 miles
Nautical Miles		4252 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 15 minutes

Riwon Airbase to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Riwon Airbase & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riwon-gun to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riwon-gun, North Korea and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Riwon-gun (North Korea) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 6 Hours behind Riwon-gun.

Location	Local Time
Riwon-gun (North Korea)	2026-03-17, 22:18:56 KST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-17, 16:18:56 +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

Riwon Airbase ( / ) Riwon-gun, North Korea

Destination

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