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IST to BHO: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Bhopal (Raja Bhoj International Airport)
3,051 mi
4,910 km · 2,651 nm
6h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,051 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 27m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- BHO — Raja Bhoj International Airport · Bhopal, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near BHO
- GUX · Guna Airport94 mi away
- IDR · Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from BHO?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Bhopal (BHO) is 3,051 miles (4,910 km, 2,651 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to BHO?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 27m 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 Istanbul and Bhopal?
Bhopal is 2.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to BHO?
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