# Distance from Bonanza (BZA) to Istanbul (IST)

> 10,838 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,838 km / 6,735 mi / 5,852 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nicaragua) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 22:09 in Bonanza, it's 07:09 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 275 ft (IST is lower than BZA)

## Airports

### [San Pedro Airport (BZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bza-bonanza-san-pedro-airport/1ef266df-6354-628a-9bed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bonanza, Nicaragua
- ICAO: MNBZ
- Timezone: America/Managua
- Coordinates: 13.950000, -84.600000
- Elevation: 600 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:09 in Bonanza, it's 07:09 in Istanbul.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [San Pedro Airport (BZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bza-bonanza-san-pedro-airport/1ef266df-6354-628a-9bed-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)