BGK
Big Creek
Belize
10,911 km
6,780 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,911 km
6,780 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Belize
Heading
42°
northeast

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BGK IST
Airport Name Big Creek Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BGK IST
ICAO Code MZBG LTFM
City Big Creek Istanbul
Country Belize Turkey
Timezone America/Belize Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 22 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 41.280000, 28.750000

Big Creek (BGK) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Belize 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 20:49 in Big Creek, it's 05:49 in Istanbul. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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