BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
9,327 km
5,795 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,327 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
311°
northwest

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BWN IST
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BWN IST
ICAO Code WBSB LTFM
City Bandar Seri Begawan Istanbul
Country Brunei Turkey
Timezone Asia/Brunei Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 73 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,327 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 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 Brunei with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 16:41 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 89° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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