GBU
Khashm El Girba
Sudan
3,010 km
1,870 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,010 km
1,870 mi / 1,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
348°
north northwest

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GBU IST
Airport Name Khashm El Girba Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GBU IST
ICAO Code HSKG LTFM
City Khashm El Girba Istanbul
Country Sudan Turkey
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,560 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 14.930000, 35.880000 41.280000, 28.750000

Khashm El Girba (GBU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) in Khashm El Girba, Sudan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,010 kilometers (1,870 miles / 1,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 23:33 in Khashm El Girba, it's 00:33 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,235 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Khashm El Girba Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Khashm El Girba (GBU) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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