IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,262 km
3,270 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,262 km
3,270 mi / 2,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST TGT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code IST TGT
ICAO Code LTFM HTTG
City Istanbul Tanga
Country Turkey Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 325 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Istanbul (IST) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 5,262 kilometers (3,270 miles / 2,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Tanzania. 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 18:55 in Istanbul, it's 18:55 in Tanga.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.