IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,421 km
5,854 miles
WTD
West End
Bahamas
Distance
9,421 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
301°
west northwest

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IST WTD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport West End Airport
IATA Code IST WTD
ICAO Code LTFM MYGW
City Istanbul West End
Country Turkey Bahamas
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nassau
Elevation 325 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 26.690000, -78.970000

Istanbul (IST) to West End (WTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to West End Airport (WTD) in West End, Bahamas is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Bahamas. 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 22:42 in Istanbul, it's 14:42 in West End. With a 8-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 West End (WTD) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 West End Airport (WTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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