IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,368 km
3,335 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
5,368 km
3,335 mi / 2,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

IST TSH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code IST TSH
ICAO Code LTFM FZUK
City Istanbul Tshikapa
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 5,368 kilometers (3,335 miles / 2,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south 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 01:27 in Istanbul, it's 00:27 in Tshikapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 8° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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