BYA
Boundary
United States
8,266 km
5,136 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,266 km
5,136 mi / 4,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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BYA IST
Airport Name Boundary Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BYA IST
ICAO Code KBYA LTFM
City Boundary Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,940 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 64.080000, -141.110000 41.280000, 28.750000

Boundary (BYA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boundary Airport (BYA) in Boundary, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,266 kilometers (5,136 miles / 4,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:44 in Boundary, it's 20:44 in Istanbul. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,615 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Boundary Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Boundary (BYA) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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