GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
4,324 km
2,687 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,324 km
2,687 mi / 2,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
11°
north

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GMA IST
Airport Name Gemena Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GMA IST
ICAO Code FZFK LTFM
City Gemena Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,378 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 3.240000, 19.770000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gemena (GMA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,324 kilometers (2,687 miles / 2,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 00:27 in Gemena, it's 02:27 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Gemena Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gemena (GMA) follows a heading of 194° (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 Gemena Airport (GMA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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