# Distance from Manama (BAH) to Istanbul (IST)

> 2,609 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,609 km / 1,621 mi / 1,409 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 123° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bahrain) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 17:26 in Manama, it's 17:26 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 319 ft (IST is higher than BAH)

## Airports

### [Bahrain International Airport (BAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bah-manama-bahrain-international-airport/1ef266df-7905-6a66-b70c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manama, Bahrain
- ICAO: OBBI
- Timezone: Asia/Bahrain
- Coordinates: 26.270000, 50.630000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Bahrain International Airport (BAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bah-manama-bahrain-international-airport/1ef266df-7905-6a66-b70c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)