Distance From Shantou Waisha Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Shantou Waisha Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5070 miles or 8160 kilometers or 4403 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 Shantou (Longhu) ( China ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shantou (Longhu) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shantou Waisha Airport, Shantou (Longhu), China to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 39 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		8160 km
Statute Miles		5070 miles
Nautical Miles		4403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

Shantou Waisha Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Shantou Waisha Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shantou (Longhu) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shantou (Longhu), China and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Shantou (Longhu), China and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Shantou (Longhu) (China)	2026-06-20, 02:40:48 CST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-19, 21:40:48 +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

Shantou Waisha Airport ( / ) Shantou (Longhu), China

Destination

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