GGT
George Town
Bahamas
9,435 km
5,863 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,435 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Nassau
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GGT IST
Airport Name Exuma International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GGT IST
ICAO Code MYEF LTFM
City George Town Istanbul
Country Bahamas Turkey
Timezone America/Nassau Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 9 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 23.560000, -75.880000 41.280000, 28.750000

George Town (GGT) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 05:51 in George Town, it's 13:51 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 George Town (GGT) follows a heading of 297° (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 Exuma International Airport (GGT) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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