IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,188 km
2,602 miles
KLI
Kotakoli Airport
DR Congo
Distance
4,188 km
2,602 mi / 2,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
192°
south southwest

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IST KLI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kotakoli Airport
IATA Code IST KLI
ICAO Code LTFM FZFP
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 325 ft 1,801 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.160000, 21.650000

Istanbul (IST) to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) in Kotakoli Airport, DR Congo is 4,188 kilometers (2,602 miles / 2,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 02:13 in Istanbul, it's 00:13 in Kotakoli Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,476 feet between the two airports. Kotakoli Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kotakoli Airport (KLI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 9° (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 Kotakoli Airport (KLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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