BDF
Bradford
United States
8,943 km
5,557 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,943 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BDF IST
Airport Name Rinkenberger Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BDF IST
ICAO Code 3IS8 LTFM
City Bradford Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 808 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 41.230000, -89.620000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bradford (BDF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rinkenberger Airport (BDF) in Bradford, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,943 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Bradford, it's 22:52 in Istanbul. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bradford (BDF) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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