IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,148 km
1,956 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
3,148 km
1,956 mi / 1,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
172°
south

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IST KST
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code IST KST
ICAO Code LTFM HSKI
City Istanbul Kosti
Country Turkey Sudan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 325 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 13.180000, 32.730000

Istanbul (IST) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 3,148 kilometers (1,956 miles / 1,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Sudan. 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 20:33 in Istanbul, it's 19:33 in Kosti.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 354° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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