GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
8,853 km
5,501 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,853 km
5,501 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GBJ IST
Airport Name Les Bases Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GBJ IST
ICAO Code TFFM LTFM
City Grand Bourg Istanbul
Country GP Turkey
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 16 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 15.870000, -61.270000 41.280000, 28.750000

Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,853 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 GP 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 22:56 in Grand Bourg, it's 05:56 in Istanbul. With a 7-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 Grand Bourg (GBJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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