The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,798 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 00:16 in Istanbul. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,025 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.