Distance From Biratnagar Airport to İstanbul Airport, BIR - IST Distance

The distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3441 miles or 5538 kilometers or 2989 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 Biratnagar ( Nepal ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Biratnagar and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 7 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Biratnagar Airport, Biratnagar, Nepal to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 7 hours 54 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 • BIR - IST

Kilometers		5538 km
Statute Miles		3441 miles
Nautical Miles		2989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 54 minutes

Biratnagar Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - BIR to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Biratnagar, Nepal and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BIR - IST

Time difference between Biratnagar (Nepal) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours 45 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours 45 Minutes behind Biratnagar.

Location	Local Time
Biratnagar (Nepal)	2026-06-21, 15:34:00 +0545
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-21, 12:49:00 +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

Biratnagar Airport (BIR / VNVT) Biratnagar, Nepal

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey