IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,427 km
3,994 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,427 km
3,994 mi / 3,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KAB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code IST KAB
ICAO Code LTFM FVKB
City Istanbul Kariba
Country Turkey Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Harare
Elevation 325 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 6,427 kilometers (3,994 miles / 3,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 00:13 in Istanbul, it's 23:13 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,381 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 360° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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