BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
2,437 km
1,514 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,437 km
1,514 mi / 1,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
109°
east southeast

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BEQ IST
Airport Name RAF Honington Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BEQ IST
ICAO Code EGXH LTFM
City Thetford Istanbul
Country United Kingdom Turkey
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 174 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 41.280000, 28.750000

Thetford (BEQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,437 kilometers (1,514 miles / 1,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Thetford, it's 05:32 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 310° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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