BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
8,936 km
5,553 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,936 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
313°
northwest

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BKS IST
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BKS IST
ICAO Code WIPL LTFM
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Istanbul
Country Indonesia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 50 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,936 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Indonesia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 05:13 in Istanbul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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