IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,139 km
3,193 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
5,139 km
3,193 mi / 2,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
191°
south southwest

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IST PFR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code IST PFR
ICAO Code LTFM FZVS
City Istanbul Ilebo
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 5,139 kilometers (3,193 miles / 2,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 22:03 in Istanbul, it's 21:03 in Ilebo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 9° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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