IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,741 km
3,567 miles
KEC
Kasenga
DR Congo
Distance
5,741 km
3,567 mi / 3,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST KEC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kasenga Airport
IATA Code IST KEC
ICAO Code LTFM FZQG
City Istanbul Kasenga
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 325 ft 3,146 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -10.350000, 28.630000

Istanbul (IST) to Kasenga (KEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kasenga Airport (KEC) in Kasenga, DR Congo is 5,741 kilometers (3,567 miles / 3,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 16:14 in Istanbul, it's 15:14 in Kasenga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,821 feet between the two airports. Kasenga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kasenga (KEC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 0° (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 Kasenga Airport (KEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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