# Distance from Kilaguni (ILU) to Istanbul (IST)

> 5,004 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,004 km / 3,109 mi / 2,702 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:52 in Kilaguni, it's 20:52 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,425 ft (IST is lower than ILU)

## Airports

### [Kilaguni Airport (ILU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilu-kilaguni-kilaguni-airport/1ef266de-ec35-6348-93b7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kilaguni, Kenya
- ICAO: HKKL
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -2.910000, 38.070000
- Elevation: 2,750 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kilaguni Airport (ILU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilu-kilaguni-kilaguni-airport/1ef266de-ec35-6348-93b7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
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