BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
4,374 km
2,718 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,374 km
2,718 mi / 2,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
22°
north northeast

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BFX IST
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BFX IST
ICAO Code FKKU LTFM
City Bafoussam Istanbul
Country Cameroon Turkey
Timezone Africa/Douala Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,347 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,374 kilometers (2,718 miles / 2,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Cameroon 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 22:23 in Bafoussam, it's 00:23 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,022 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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