BNC
Beni
DR Congo
4,527 km
2,813 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,527 km
2,813 mi / 2,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

BNC IST
Airport Name Beni Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BNC IST
ICAO Code FZNP LTFM
City Beni Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,517 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 41.280000, 28.750000

Beni (BNC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,527 kilometers (2,813 miles / 2,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Beni, it's 22:02 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,192 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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