ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
5,029 km
3,125 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,029 km
3,125 mi / 2,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

ARK IST
Airport Name Arusha Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ARK IST
ICAO Code HTAR LTFM
City Arusha Istanbul
Country Tanzania Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,550 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 41.280000, 28.750000

Arusha (ARK) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,029 kilometers (3,125 miles / 2,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Arusha, it's 16:01 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,225 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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