BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
5,677 km
3,528 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,677 km
3,528 mi / 3,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
334°
north northwest

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BDI IST
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BDI IST
ICAO Code FSSB LTFM
City Bird Island Istanbul
Country Seychelles Turkey
Timezone Indian/Mahe Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 6 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bird Island (BDI) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,677 kilometers (3,528 miles / 3,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Bird Island, it's 05:32 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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