IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,835 km
5,490 miles
SBH
Gustavia
BL
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST SBH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gustaf III Airport
IATA Code IST SBH
ICAO Code LTFM TFFJ
City Istanbul Gustavia
Country Turkey BL
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/St_Barthelemy
Elevation 325 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.900000, -62.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Gustavia (SBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Gustavia, BL is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Istanbul, it's 14:12 in Gustavia. 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 Gustavia (SBH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Gustaf III Airport (SBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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