Benghazi to Istanbul flight distance & time (BEN-IST)
How far is Benghazi from Istanbul by plane? The great circle distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Atatürk International Airport (IST) is 1,246 km / 673 nm, about 1h 42m flight time, with an initial heading of 35° (NE).
| From | Benina International Airport (BEN), Benghazi, LY |
|---|---|
| To | Atatürk International Airport (IST), Istanbul, TR |
| Distance | 1,246 km · 673 nm · 774 mi |
| Initial heading | 35° (NE) |
Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
Aircraft with enough range to fly BEN to IST nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper (JRS-1) | 674 nm / 1,248 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-11 / Yak-11 | 675 nm / 1,250 km |
| B Bo 207 | 675 nm / 1,250 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-11 / Yak-11 | 675 nm / 1,250 km |
| Wassmer WA 4/21 | 675 nm / 1,250 km |
| PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra | 675 nm / 1,250 km |
| Grumman (G-4 / G-15) JF / J2F Duck | 678 nm / 1,256 km |
| Fairey Fulmar | 678 nm / 1,256 km |
| Max Holste M.H.1521 Broussard | 680 nm / 1,259 km |
| American / Grumman-American / Gulfstream-American AA-5 | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| FFVS J 22 | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| de Havilland D.H.110 Sea Vixen | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| AVRO 652A Anson | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | 687 nm / 1,272 km |
| Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Lockheed 12 Electra Junior | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Dassault Etendard | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | 697 nm / 1,291 km |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 699 nm / 1,295 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Benghazi from Istanbul?
- The great circle distance between Benghazi and Istanbul is 1,246 km (673 nm / 774 mi).
- How long is the flight from Benghazi to Istanbul?
- A direct flight from BEN to IST takes about 1h 42m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Benghazi to Istanbul?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.