Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, BUQ - ISL Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 4214 miles or 6782 kilometers or 3660 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 Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 9 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 9 hours 41 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 • BUQ - ISL

Kilometers		6782 km
Statute Miles		4214 miles
Nautical Miles		3660 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 41 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to ISL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - ISL

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-10-27, 00:01:04 CAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-10-27, 01:01:04 +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

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

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