IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,834 km
3,004 miles
KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
Distance
4,834 km
3,004 mi / 2,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
160°
south southeast

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IST KMU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kisimayu Airport
IATA Code IST KMU
ICAO Code LTFM HCMK
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Somalia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 325 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -0.380000, 42.460000

Istanbul (IST) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia is 4,834 kilometers (3,004 miles / 2,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Somalia. 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 21:48 in Istanbul, it's 21:48 in Kisimayu Airport.

The return flight from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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