IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,653 km
2,891 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,653 km
2,891 mi / 2,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
231°
southwest

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IST XGA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code IST XGA
ICAO Code LTFM DFOG
City Istanbul Gaoua
Country Turkey Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 325 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 10.300000, -3.250000

Istanbul (IST) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 4,653 kilometers (2,891 miles / 2,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Istanbul, it's 11:51 in Gaoua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 37° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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