IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,881 km
3,033 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
4,881 km
3,033 mi / 2,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
183°
south

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IST KLY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code IST KLY
ICAO Code LTFM FZOD
City Istanbul Kalima
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Istanbul (IST) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 4,881 kilometers (3,033 miles / 2,636 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 11:46 in Istanbul, it's 10:46 in Kalima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,483 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

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

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