IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,280 km
3,281 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,280 km
3,281 mi / 2,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST KBA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code IST KBA
ICAO Code LTFM GFKB
City Istanbul Kabala
Country Turkey Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Freetown
Elevation 325 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.640000, -11.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 5,280 kilometers (3,281 miles / 2,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Turkey with Sierra Leone. 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 12:06 in Istanbul, it's 09:06 in Kabala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kabala (KBA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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