The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,267 kilometers (7,001 miles / 6,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Baucau, it's 04:22 in Istanbul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,446 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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