BIY
Bisho
South Africa
8,250 km
5,126 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,250 km
5,126 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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BIY IST
Airport Name Bisho Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BIY IST
ICAO Code FABE LTFM
City Bisho Istanbul
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,950 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bisho (BIY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,250 kilometers (5,126 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 South Africa 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 01:03 in Bisho, it's 02:03 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 181° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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