IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,269 km
3,274 miles
KBO
Kabalo
DR Congo
Distance
5,269 km
3,274 mi / 2,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KBO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kabalo Airport
IATA Code IST KBO
ICAO Code LTFM FZRM
City Istanbul Kabalo
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,840 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -6.080000, 26.920000

Istanbul (IST) to Kabalo (KBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kabalo Airport (KBO) in Kabalo, DR Congo is 5,269 kilometers (3,274 miles / 2,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 DR Congo. 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 07:10 in Istanbul, it's 06:10 in Kabalo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,515 feet between the two airports. Kabalo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kabalo (KBO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 2° (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 Kabalo Airport (KBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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