IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,994 km
2,482 miles
KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
Distance
3,994 km
2,482 mi / 2,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST KAD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kaduna Airport
IATA Code IST KAD
ICAO Code LTFM DNKA
City Istanbul Kaduna
Country Turkey Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 325 ft 2,073 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 10.700000, 7.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Kaduna (KAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria is 3,994 kilometers (2,482 miles / 2,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Nigeria. 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 11:59 in Istanbul, it's 09:59 in Kaduna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,748 feet between the two airports. Kaduna Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kaduna (KAD) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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