BRU
Brussels
Belgium
2,141 km
1,331 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,141 km
1,331 mi / 1,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU IST
Airport Name Brussels Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BRU IST
ICAO Code EBBR LTFM
City Brussels Istanbul
Country Belgium Turkey
Timezone Europe/Brussels Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 184 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 41.280000, 28.750000

Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,141 kilometers (1,331 miles / 1,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Belgium 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 10:18 in Brussels, it's 12:18 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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