BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
5,530 km
3,436 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,530 km
3,436 mi / 2,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
41°
northeast

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BTE IST
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BTE IST
ICAO Code GFBN LTFM
City Bonthe Istanbul
Country Sierra Leone Turkey
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 14 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bonthe (BTE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,530 kilometers (3,436 miles / 2,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 08:12 in Bonthe, it's 11:12 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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