FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
5,880 km
3,654 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,880 km
3,654 mi / 3,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
north

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FBM IST
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FBM IST
ICAO Code FZQA LTFM
City Lubumbashi Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,295 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 41.280000, 28.750000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,880 kilometers (3,654 miles / 3,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 18:37 in Lubumbashi, it's 19:37 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,970 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 181° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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