ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
5,004 km
3,109 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,004 km
3,109 mi / 2,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
350°
north

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ILU IST
Airport Name Kilaguni Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ILU IST
ICAO Code HKKL LTFM
City Kilaguni Istanbul
Country Kenya Turkey
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,750 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -2.910000, 38.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kilaguni (ILU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,004 kilometers (3,109 miles / 2,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Kenya 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 19:17 in Kilaguni, it's 19:17 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,425 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Kilaguni Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kilaguni (ILU) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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