BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
7,130 km
4,430 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,130 km
4,430 mi / 3,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
304°
northwest

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BQS IST
Airport Name Ignatyevo Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BQS IST
ICAO Code UHBB LTFM
City Blagoveschensk Istanbul
Country Russia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 638 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 50.430000, 127.410000 41.280000, 28.750000

Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,130 kilometers (4,430 miles / 3,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Russia 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 03:00 in Blagoveschensk, it's 21:00 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 Blagoveschensk (BQS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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