IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,923 km
3,059 miles
KND
Kindu
DR Congo
Distance
4,923 km
3,059 mi / 2,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KND
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kindu Airport
IATA Code IST KND
ICAO Code LTFM FZOA
City Istanbul Kindu
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 1,630 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.920000, 25.920000

Istanbul (IST) to Kindu (KND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kindu Airport (KND) in Kindu, DR Congo is 4,923 kilometers (3,059 miles / 2,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 08:19 in Istanbul, it's 07:19 in Kindu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,305 feet between the two airports. Kindu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kindu (KND) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 3° (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 Kindu Airport (KND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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