HCM
Eil
Somalia
4,251 km
2,641 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,251 km
2,641 mi / 2,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HCM IST
Airport Name Eil Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HCM IST
ICAO Code HCME LTFM
City Eil Istanbul
Country Somalia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 812 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 41.280000, 28.750000

Eil (HCM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,251 kilometers (2,641 miles / 2,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Somalia 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 23:28 in Eil, it's 23:28 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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