IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,864 km
3,022 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
4,864 km
3,022 mi / 2,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST KME
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code IST KME
ICAO Code LTFM HRZA
City Istanbul Kamembe
Country Turkey Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 325 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 4,864 kilometers (3,022 miles / 2,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Rwanda. 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 10:30 in Istanbul, it's 09:30 in Kamembe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,867 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 360° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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