FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
5,244 km
3,259 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,244 km
3,259 mi / 2,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
359°
north

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FMI IST
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FMI IST
ICAO Code FZRF LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,569 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,244 kilometers (3,259 miles / 2,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 21:31 in Kalemie Airport, it's 22:31 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,244 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 179° (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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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