BXE
Bakel
Senegal
4,928 km
3,062 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,928 km
3,062 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
45°
northeast

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BXE IST
Airport Name Bakel Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BXE IST
ICAO Code GOTB LTFM
City Bakel Istanbul
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 98 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bakel (BXE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,928 kilometers (3,062 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Senegal with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Bakel, it's 20:05 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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