IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,718 km
2,931 miles
MKB
Mekambo
Gabon
Distance
4,718 km
2,931 mi / 2,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
202°
south southwest

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IST MKB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mekambo Airport
IATA Code IST MKB
ICAO Code LTFM FOOE
City Istanbul Mekambo
Country Turkey Gabon
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Libreville
Elevation 325 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 1.020000, 13.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Mekambo (MKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mekambo Airport (MKB) in Mekambo, Gabon is 4,718 kilometers (2,931 miles / 2,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Gabon. 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 14:37 in Istanbul, it's 12:37 in Mekambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,361 feet between the two airports. Mekambo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mekambo (MKB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 17° (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 Mekambo Airport (MKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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