IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,721 km
3,555 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
5,721 km
3,555 mi / 3,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
174°
south

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IST KGJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code IST KGJ
ICAO Code LTFM FWKA
City Istanbul Karonga
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 5,721 kilometers (3,555 miles / 3,089 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 18:54 in Istanbul, it's 17:54 in Karonga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,440 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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