GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
8,177 km
5,081 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,177 km
5,081 mi / 4,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
313°
northwest

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GNS IST
Airport Name Binaka Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GNS IST
ICAO Code WIMB LTFM
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Istanbul
Country Indonesia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 20 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,177 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Indonesia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 19:22 in Istanbul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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