IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,329 km
3,932 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
6,329 km
3,932 mi / 3,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

IST JEK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code IST JEK
ICAO Code LTFM FLJK
City Istanbul Lower Zambezi National Park
Country Turkey Zambia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 325 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Istanbul (IST) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 6,329 kilometers (3,932 miles / 3,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Turkey with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Istanbul, it's 05:56 in Lower Zambezi National Park.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,137 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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