IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,098 km
3,168 miles
KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
Distance
5,098 km
3,168 mi / 2,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KGN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kasongo Airport
IATA Code IST KGN
ICAO Code LTFM FZOK
City Istanbul Kasongo
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,785 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.530000, 26.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Kasongo (KGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo is 5,098 kilometers (3,168 miles / 2,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 20:40 in Istanbul, it's 19:40 in Kasongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Kasongo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.