IST to SIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,681 km (5,394 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SIN to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to Singapore?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,681 km (5,394 mi, 4,687 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IST to SIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SIN is roughly east of IST.
How is the IST to SIN route written in code?
The pair is written IST-SIN in IATA codes and LTFM-WSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM), Singapore Changi Airport is SIN (WSSS).
| IST | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| ICAO code | LTFM | WSSS |
| Country | Turkey | Singapore |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #18 | #12 |
LTFM starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; WSSS starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SIN sits 303 ft (92 m) lower than IST, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IST to SIN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: GA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Singapore?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are 8,681 km (5,394 mi, 4,687 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to SIN?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and SIN takes about 11h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SIN from IST?
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) lies roughly east of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to SIN?
2 airlines appear on the IST-SIN route in the open dataset, including Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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