IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,404 km
3,358 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,404 km
3,358 mi / 2,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
238°
west southwest

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IST KEN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code IST KEN
ICAO Code LTFM GFKE
City Istanbul Kenema
Country Turkey Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Freetown
Elevation 325 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 7.890000, -11.180000

Istanbul (IST) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 5,404 kilometers (3,358 miles / 2,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 12:05 in Istanbul, it's 09:05 in Kenema. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 40° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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