BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
9,300 km
5,779 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTU IST
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BTU IST
ICAO Code WBGB LTFM
City Bintulu Istanbul
Country Malaysia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 74 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bintulu (BTU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Bintulu, it's 20:45 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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