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Distance from Hong Kong to Istanbul

8,015 km (4,980 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,015 km

Kilometers

4,980 miles

Miles

~9h 56m

Est. Flight

5h

Time Difference

Hong Kong

China
Area: 1,114 km²
Population: 7.41M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 32m

Istanbul

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

Hong Kong and Istanbul sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 56m by commercial jet.

Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum cuisine, while Istanbul is famous for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 4.9x larger than Hong Kong. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Hong Kong from Istanbul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Hong Kong to Istanbul is 8,015 km (4,980 miles).

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take approximately 9h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Hong Kong bigger than Istanbul?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 1,114 km².

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