Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, QOW - ISL Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 2796 miles or 4500 kilometers or 2428 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 Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 25 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 • QOW - ISL

Kilometers		4500 km
Statute Miles		2796 miles
Nautical Miles		2428 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 25 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to ISL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - ISL

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours ahead of Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2026-04-29, 15:40:00 WAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-29, 17:40:00 +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

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

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