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BIR to IST: distance & flight time

Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)

3,441 mi
5,537 km · 2,990 nm
7h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

3,441 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 13m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is BIR from IST?

The flight distance from Biratnagar (BIR) to Istanbul (IST) is 3,441 miles (5,537 km, 2,990 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from BIR to IST?

A nonstop flight takes about 7h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Biratnagar and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2.7 hours behind Biratnagar.

What is the cheapest way to fly from BIR to IST?

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