BEZ
Beru
Kiribati
14,494 km
9,006 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
14,494 km
9,006 mi / 7,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
328°
north northwest

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BEZ IST
Airport Name Beru Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BEZ IST
ICAO Code NGBR LTFM
City Beru Istanbul
Country Kiribati Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 6 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -1.350000, 176.010000 41.280000, 28.750000

Beru (BEZ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beru Airport (BEZ) in Beru, Kiribati to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 14,494 kilometers (9,006 miles / 7,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Beru, it's 02:08 in Istanbul. With a 9-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 Beru (BEZ) follows a heading of 45° (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 Beru Airport (BEZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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