IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,555 km
3,451 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
5,555 km
3,451 mi / 2,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code IST KAP
ICAO Code LTFM FZSK
City Istanbul Kapanga
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 5,555 kilometers (3,451 miles / 2,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 DR Congo. 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 05:36 in Istanbul, it's 04:36 in Kapanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,700 feet between the two airports. Kapanga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kapanga (KAP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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