FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
5,255 km
3,265 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,255 km
3,265 mi / 2,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
14°
north northeast

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FIH IST
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FIH IST
ICAO Code FZAA LTFM
City Kinshasa Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,027 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,255 kilometers (3,265 miles / 2,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 12:51 in Kinshasa, it's 14:51 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 198° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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