EGN
Geneina
Sudan
3,151 km
1,958 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,151 km
1,958 mi / 1,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

EGN IST
Airport Name Geneina Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EGN IST
ICAO Code HSGN LTFM
City Geneina Istanbul
Country Sudan Turkey
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,650 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 22.470000 41.280000, 28.750000

Geneina (EGN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneina Airport (EGN) in Geneina, Sudan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,151 kilometers (1,958 miles / 1,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sudan 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 09:16 in Geneina, it's 10:16 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,325 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Geneina Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Geneina (EGN) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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