BKL
Cleveland
United States
8,457 km
5,255 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,457 km
5,255 mi / 4,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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BKL IST
Airport Name Burke Lakefront Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BKL IST
ICAO Code KBKL LTFM
City Cleveland Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 584 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 41.520000, -81.680000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cleveland (BKL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) in Cleveland, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,457 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States 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 13:58 in Cleveland, it's 21:58 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Cleveland (BKL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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