IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,056 km
3,763 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
6,056 km
3,763 mi / 3,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KBQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code IST KBQ
ICAO Code LTFM FWKG
City Istanbul Kasungu
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 6,056 kilometers (3,763 miles / 3,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Malawi. 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 04:56 in Istanbul, it's 03:56 in Kasungu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,145 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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