BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
4,226 km
2,626 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,226 km
2,626 mi / 2,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
13°
north northeast

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BGF IST
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BGF IST
ICAO Code FEFF LTFM
City Bangui Istanbul
Country Central African Republic Turkey
Timezone Africa/Bangui Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,208 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bangui (BGF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,226 kilometers (2,626 miles / 2,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Central African Republic 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 16:50 in Bangui, it's 18:50 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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