IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,161 km
3,828 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
6,161 km
3,828 mi / 3,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST NOV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code IST NOV
ICAO Code LTFM FNHU
City Istanbul Huambo
Country Turkey Angola
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 325 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Istanbul (IST) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 6,161 kilometers (3,828 miles / 3,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Angola. 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 23:03 in Istanbul, it's 21:03 in Huambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,262 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) 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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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