BEL
Belem
Brazil
9,047 km
5,622 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,047 km
5,622 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Belem
Heading
48°
northeast

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BEL IST
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BEL IST
ICAO Code SBBE LTFM
City Belem Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Belem Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 54 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 41.280000, 28.750000

Belem (BEL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,047 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Belem, it's 02:49 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.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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