IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,193 km
3,227 miles
KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
Distance
5,193 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
182°
south

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IST KOO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kongolo Airport
IATA Code IST KOO
ICAO Code LTFM FZRQ
City Istanbul Kongolo
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,850 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -5.390000, 26.990000

Istanbul (IST) to Kongolo (KOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo is 5,193 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 13:11 in Istanbul, it's 12:11 in Kongolo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,525 feet between the two airports. Kongolo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

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

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