BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
5,140 km
3,194 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,140 km
3,194 mi / 2,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
north

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BAN IST
Airport Name Basongo Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BAN IST
ICAO Code FZVR LTFM
City Basongo Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,640 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 41.280000, 28.750000

Basongo (BAN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,140 kilometers (3,194 miles / 2,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 DR Congo 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 19:26 in Basongo, it's 20:26 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,315 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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