IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,027 km
3,124 miles
KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
Distance
5,027 km
3,124 mi / 2,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KBH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Buzwagi
IATA Code IST KBH
ICAO Code LTFM _KBH
City Istanbul Kahama
Country Turkey Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 325 ft 3,980 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -3.790000, 32.650000

Istanbul (IST) to Kahama (KBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania is 5,027 kilometers (3,124 miles / 2,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Tanzania. 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 22:44 in Istanbul, it's 22:44 in Kahama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,655 feet between the two airports. Buzwagi sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kahama (KBH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 356° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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