IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,821 km
2,374 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
3,821 km
2,374 mi / 2,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
166°
south southeast

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IST JIM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code IST JIM
ICAO Code LTFM HAJM
City Istanbul Jimma
Country Turkey Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 325 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 7.670000, 36.820000

Istanbul (IST) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 3,821 kilometers (2,374 miles / 2,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Istanbul, it's 19:02 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,175 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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