Istanbul to Chikusei flights
Chikusei lies 8,916 km (5,540 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Chikusei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Japan |
| Population | 15.7 million | 100,753 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | IBR, 42 km out |
Clocks in Chikusei are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 12 h 11 min journey lands 18 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chikusei
Crossing from Turkey into Japan: money changes from the Lira to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Chikusei
Chikusei is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 71 km), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 42 km (26 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 71 km (44 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 87 km (54 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,916 km (5,540 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Chikusei from Istanbul?
8,916 km (5,540 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Chikusei by air?
About 12 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Chikusei?
Chikusei is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Chikusei flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR); Chikusei also has NRT, HND.
What currency do I need in Chikusei?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.