The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,858 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Aurora, it's 16:29 in Istanbul. With a 10-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 5,338 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 326° (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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.