IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,452 km
2,767 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
4,452 km
2,767 mi / 2,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
210°
south southwest

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IST NKS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code IST NKS
ICAO Code LTFM FKAN
City Istanbul Nkongsamba
Country Turkey Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Douala
Elevation 325 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.950000, 9.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 4,452 kilometers (2,767 miles / 2,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Cameroon. 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 13:31 in Istanbul, it's 11:31 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,316 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 22° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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