IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,058 km
3,143 miles
KNN
Kankan
Guinea
Distance
5,058 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
238°
west southwest

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IST KNN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kankan Airport
IATA Code IST KNN
ICAO Code LTFM GUXN
City Istanbul Kankan
Country Turkey Guinea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Conakry
Elevation 325 ft 1,234 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 10.390000, -9.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Kankan (KNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea is 5,058 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Guinea. 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 02:13 in Istanbul, it's 23:13 in Kankan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kankan (KNN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Kankan Airport (KNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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