IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,285 km
3,284 miles
KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
Distance
5,285 km
3,284 mi / 2,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KGA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kananga Airport
IATA Code IST KGA
ICAO Code LTFM FZUA
City Istanbul Kananga
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 2,139 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -5.900000, 22.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Kananga (KGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo is 5,285 kilometers (3,284 miles / 2,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 17:03 in Istanbul, it's 16:03 in Kananga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,814 feet between the two airports. Kananga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kananga (KGA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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