# Distance from Bergamo (BGY) to Istanbul (IST)

> 1,608 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,608 km / 999 mi / 868 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 101° (east)
- **Return heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 20:18 in Bergamo, it's 21:18 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 457 ft (IST is lower than BGY)

## Airports

### [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bergamo, Italy
- ICAO: LIME
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 45.670000, 9.700000
- Elevation: 782 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:18 in Bergamo, it's 21:18 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
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