BXB
Babo-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,418 km
7,095 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
312°
northwest

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BXB IST
Airport Name Babo Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BXB IST
ICAO Code WASO LTFM
City Babo-Papua Island Istanbul
Country Indonesia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -2.530000, 133.440000 41.280000, 28.750000

Babo-Papua Island (BXB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babo Airport (BXB) in Babo-Papua Island, Indonesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Babo-Papua Island, it's 17:44 in Istanbul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Babo-Papua Island (BXB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Babo Airport (BXB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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