IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,639 km
2,883 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
4,639 km
2,883 mi / 2,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
171°
south

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IST KIS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code IST KIS
ICAO Code LTFM HKKI
City Istanbul Kisumu
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Istanbul (IST) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 4,639 kilometers (2,883 miles / 2,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:47 in Istanbul, it's 14:47 in Kisumu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 353° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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