COX
Andros
Bahamas
9,516 km
5,913 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,516 km
5,913 mi / 5,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Nassau
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

COX IST
Airport Name Congo Town Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code COX IST
ICAO Code MYAK LTFM
City Andros Istanbul
Country Bahamas Turkey
Timezone America/Nassau Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 15 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 24.160000, -77.590000 41.280000, 28.750000

Andros (COX) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congo Town Airport (COX) in Andros, Bahamas to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,516 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Bahamas 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 10:03 in Andros, it's 18:03 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Andros (COX) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Congo Town Airport (COX) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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