IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,289 km
3,908 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
6,289 km
3,908 mi / 3,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KLB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code IST KLB
ICAO Code LTFM FLKL
City Istanbul Kalabo
Country Turkey Zambia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 325 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Istanbul (IST) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 6,289 kilometers (3,908 miles / 3,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Zambia. 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 19:50 in Istanbul, it's 18:50 in Kalabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,125 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 5° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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