Distance From Balesa Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport

The distance from Balesa Airport () to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 2633 miles or 4237 kilometers or 2287 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balesa ( Kenya ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balesa and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balesa Airport, Balesa, Kenya to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ISL

Kilometers		4237 km
Statute Miles		2633 miles
Nautical Miles		2287 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Balesa Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - to ISL Flight Path

Location of Balesa Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balesa to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Balesa, Kenya and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ISL

Time difference between Balesa (Kenya) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Balesa (Kenya)	2026-02-23, 10:02:43 EAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-02-23, 10:02:43 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Balesa Airport ( / HKBL) Balesa, Kenya

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey