Istanbul to Sandachō flights
Sandachō lies 8,713 km (5,414 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 11 h 55 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 | Sandachō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Japan |
| Population | 15.7 million | 132,858 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | ITM, 23 km out |
Clocks in Sandachō are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 55 min journey lands 17 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sandachō
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 Sandachō
Sandachō is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 28 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 51 km), Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 28 km (17 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 51 km (32 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Konotori Tajima Airport (regional) | TJH | 80 km (50 mi) | 3,937 ft | 584 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,713 km (5,414 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 Sandachō from Istanbul?
8,713 km (5,414 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sandachō by air?
About 11 h 55 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 Sandachō?
Sandachō is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Sandachō flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Sandachō also has UKB, KIX, TJH.
What currency do I need in Sandachō?
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.