Distance From Taean Airport to İstanbul Airport, QDY - IST Distance

The distance from Taean Airport (QDY) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4955 miles or 7974 kilometers or 4303 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 Taean ( South Korea ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taean and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taean Airport, Taean, South Korea to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 23 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 • QDY - IST

Kilometers		7974 km
Statute Miles		4955 miles
Nautical Miles		4303 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

Taean Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - QDY to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Taean, South Korea and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QDY - IST

Time difference between Taean (South Korea) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 6 Hours behind Taean.

Location	Local Time
Taean (South Korea)	2026-07-30, 22:00:26 KST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 16:00:26 +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

Taean Airport (QDY / RKTA) Taean, South Korea

Destination

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