IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,874 km
3,029 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
4,874 km
3,029 mi / 2,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
178°
south

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IST KRE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code IST KRE
ICAO Code LTFM HBBO
City Istanbul Kirundo
Country Turkey Burundi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 325 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 4,874 kilometers (3,029 miles / 2,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Burundi. 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 07:12 in Istanbul, it's 06:12 in Kirundo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,186 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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