BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
4,847 km
3,012 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,847 km
3,012 mi / 2,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
360°
north

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BKY IST
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BKY IST
ICAO Code FZMA LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,643 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,847 kilometers (3,012 miles / 2,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 DR Congo with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 15:20 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,318 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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