Istanbul to Tokoname
11h 22m The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) covers 8,817 km (5,479 miles) and takes approximately 11h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 53°, passing near 53.1° N, 86.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 02m | 16h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 18m | 11h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 48m | 10h 13m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 22m | 10h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| IST | NGO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Chubu Centrair International Airport |
| City | Istanbul | Tokoname |
| Country | Turkey | Japan |
| ICAO | LTFM | RJGG |
| Coordinates | 41.2749, 28.7321 | 34.8584, 136.805 |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 15 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tokoname?
A non-stop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Tokoname (NGO) takes about 11h 22m. The great-circle distance is 8,817 km (5,479 miles, 4,761 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 53°.
How far is Istanbul from Tokoname?
8,817 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,479 miles or 4,761 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between IST and NGO?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,817 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 22m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.