HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
4,948 km
3,074 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,948 km
3,074 mi / 2,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
287°
west northwest

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HBU IST
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HBU IST
ICAO Code ZMBS LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Mongolia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Hovd Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,921 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,948 kilometers (3,074 miles / 2,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 19:24 in Istanbul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,596 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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