BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
6,393 km
3,972 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,393 km
3,972 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

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BTC IST
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BTC IST
ICAO Code VCCB LTFM
City Batticaloa Istanbul
Country Sri Lanka Turkey
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 20 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 41.280000, 28.750000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,393 kilometers (3,972 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Sri Lanka with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Batticaloa, it's 12:23 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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