BIA
Bastia/Poretta
France
1,597 km
992 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,597 km
992 mi / 862 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
89°
east

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BIA IST
Airport Name Bastia-Poretta Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BIA IST
ICAO Code LFKB LTFM
City Bastia/Poretta Istanbul
Country France Turkey
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 26 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.550000, 9.480000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bastia/Poretta (BIA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) in Bastia/Poretta, France to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,597 kilometers (992 miles / 862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 France with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Bastia/Poretta, it's 11:25 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bastia/Poretta (BIA) follows a heading of 281° (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 Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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