IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,224 km
3,246 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
5,224 km
3,246 mi / 2,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
194°
south southwest

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IST LUS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code IST LUS
ICAO Code LTFM FZCE
City Istanbul Lusanga
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 325 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Istanbul (IST) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 5,224 kilometers (3,246 miles / 2,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 03:12 in Istanbul, it's 01:12 in Lusanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 10° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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