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Distance from Bangkok to Istanbul

7,467 km (4,640 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,467 km

Kilometers

4,640 miles

Miles

~9h 17m

Est. Flight

4h

Time Difference

Bangkok

Thailand
Area: 1,569 km²
Population: 10.54M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 2m

Istanbul

Turkey
Area: 5,461 km²
Population: 15.46M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 40m

Bangkok and Istanbul sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 17m by commercial jet.

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace and Wat Arun, while Istanbul is famous for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 3.5x larger than Bangkok. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Istanbul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Bangkok to Istanbul is 7,467 km (4,640 miles).

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take approximately 9h 17m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Bangkok bigger than Istanbul?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 1,569 km².

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