BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
6,932 km
4,308 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,932 km
4,308 mi / 3,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
358°
north

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BFO IST
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BFO IST
ICAO Code FVCZ LTFM
City Chiredzi Istanbul
Country Zimbabwe Turkey
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,421 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 41.280000, 28.750000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,932 kilometers (4,308 miles / 3,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 10:14 in Chiredzi, it's 11:14 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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