IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,645 km
3,508 miles
KCK
Kirensk
Russia
Distance
5,645 km
3,508 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
43°
northeast

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IST KCK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kirensk Airport
IATA Code IST KCK
ICAO Code LTFM UIKK
City Istanbul Kirensk
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Irkutsk
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 57.770000, 108.060000

Istanbul (IST) to Kirensk (KCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kirensk Airport (KCK) in Kirensk, Russia is 5,645 kilometers (3,508 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Istanbul, it's 11:30 in Kirensk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kirensk (KCK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Kirensk Airport (KCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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