BFW
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Algeria
2,638 km
1,639 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,638 km
1,639 mi / 1,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
66°
east northeast

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BFW IST
Airport Name Sidi Bel Abbes Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BFW IST
ICAO Code DAOS LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Algeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,614 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -0.590000 41.280000, 28.750000

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, Algeria to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,638 kilometers (1,639 miles / 1,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Algeria 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 22:49 in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, it's 00:49 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,289 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Sidi Bel Abbes Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) follows a heading of 265° (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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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