IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,332 km
5,799 miles
QBC
Bella Coola
Canada
Distance
9,332 km
5,799 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST QBC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Bella Coola Airport
IATA Code IST QBC
ICAO Code LTFM CYBD
City Istanbul Bella Coola
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Vancouver
Elevation 325 ft 117 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 52.390000, -126.600000

Istanbul (IST) to Bella Coola (QBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) in Bella Coola, Canada is 9,332 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Turkey with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Istanbul, it's 11:51 in Bella Coola. 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.

The return flight from Bella Coola (QBC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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