Istanbul to Tokushima flights
Tokushima lies 8,729 km (5,424 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 56 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 | Tokushima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Japan |
| Population | 15.7 million | 267,345 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | TKS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Tokushima are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 56 min journey lands 17 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tokushima
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 Tokushima
Tokushima is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Takamatsu Airport (TAK, 53 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 74 km), Kobe Airport (UKB, 87 km), Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,200 ft | 607 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 74 km (46 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport (regional) | SHM | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,560 ft | 298 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,729 km (5,424 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 Tokushima from Istanbul?
8,729 km (5,424 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Tokushima by air?
About 11 h 56 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 Tokushima?
Tokushima is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Tokushima flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS); Tokushima also has TAK, KIX, UKB, SHM.
What currency do I need in Tokushima?
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.