BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
1,936 km
1,203 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,936 km
1,203 mi / 1,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
120°
east southeast

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BFE IST
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BFE IST
ICAO Code EDLI LTFM
City Bielefeld Istanbul
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 433 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,936 kilometers (1,203 miles / 1,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Bielefeld, it's 11:00 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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