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IST to IOS: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
5,798 mi
9,331 km · 5,038 nm
11h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,798 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 50m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from IOS?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ilheus (IOS) is 5,798 miles (9,331 km, 5,038 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 50m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 6 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to IOS?
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