The flight distance from Baindoung Airport (BDZ) in Baindoung Airport, Papua New Guinea to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 12,810 kilometers (7,960 miles / 6,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:31 in Baindoung Airport, it's 14:31 in Istanbul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,075 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Baindoung Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Baindoung Airport (BDZ) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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