Istanbul to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk flights
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk lies 8,253 km (5,128 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 20 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.
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| Istanbul | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 15.7 million | 198,973 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+11 (Asia/Sakhalin) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | UUS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are 8 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 20 min journey lands 19 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UUS | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,155 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from Istanbul?
8,253 km (5,128 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by air?
About 11 h 20 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is 8 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Sakhalin against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS).
What currency do I need in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.