BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
4,295 km
2,669 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,295 km
2,669 mi / 2,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
north

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BZU IST
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BZU IST
ICAO Code FZKJ LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,378 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 41.280000, 28.750000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,295 kilometers (2,669 miles / 2,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 09:36 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 10:36 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 186° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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