IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,409 km
2,740 miles
LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
Distance
4,409 km
2,740 mi / 2,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LIQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lisala Airport
IATA Code IST LIQ
ICAO Code LTFM FZGA
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 325 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 2.170000, 21.500000

Istanbul (IST) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo is 4,409 kilometers (2,740 miles / 2,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 18:07 in Istanbul, it's 16:07 in Lisala Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,184 feet between the two airports. Lisala Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 9° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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