BPL
Bole
China
4,288 km
2,664 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,288 km
2,664 mi / 2,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

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BPL IST
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BPL IST
ICAO Code ZWBL LTFM
City Bole Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,253 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bole (BPL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,288 kilometers (2,664 miles / 2,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Bole, it's 12:47 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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