BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
6,123 km
3,805 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,123 km
3,805 mi / 3,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BBZ IST
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BBZ IST
ICAO Code FLZB LTFM
City Zambezi Istanbul
Country Zambia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,538 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 41.280000, 28.750000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,123 kilometers (3,805 miles / 3,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:57 in Zambezi, it's 18:57 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,213 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.