CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
4,517 km
2,807 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,517 km
2,807 mi / 2,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CBQ IST
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CBQ IST
ICAO Code DNCA LTFM
City Calabar Istanbul
Country Nigeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 210 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 41.280000, 28.750000

Calabar (CBQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,517 kilometers (2,807 miles / 2,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Nigeria 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 12:53 in Calabar, it's 14:53 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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