IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,562 km
2,835 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
4,562 km
2,835 mi / 2,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

IST JIN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code IST JIN
ICAO Code LTFM HUJI
City Istanbul Jinja
Country Turkey Uganda
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kampala
Elevation 325 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 0.450000, 33.200000

Istanbul (IST) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 4,562 kilometers (2,835 miles / 2,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Uganda. 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 01:30 in Istanbul, it's 01:30 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,530 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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