IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,707 km
2,925 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
4,707 km
2,925 mi / 2,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
196°
south southwest

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IST MDK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code IST MDK
ICAO Code LTFM FZEA
City Istanbul Mbandaka
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 325 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 0.020000, 18.290000

Istanbul (IST) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 4,707 kilometers (2,925 miles / 2,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 19:09 in Istanbul, it's 17:09 in Mbandaka.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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