Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Istanbul
15h 40m The flight from Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to İstanbul Airport (IST) covers 12,267 km (7,622 miles) and takes approximately 15h 40m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 53°, passing near 4.4° N, 17.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 18m | 22h 43m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 44m | 16h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 38m | 14h 03m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 26m | 14h 51m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| EZE | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | İstanbul Airport |
| City | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) | Istanbul |
| Country | Argentina | Turkey |
| ICAO | SAEZ | LTFM |
| Coordinates | -34.8222, -58.5358 | 41.2749, 28.7321 |
| Elevation | 67 ft | 325 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 15h 40m. The great-circle distance is 12,267 km (7,622 miles, 6,624 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 53°.
How far is Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) from Istanbul?
12,267 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,622 miles or 6,624 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between EZE and IST?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,267 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 40m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.