IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,970 km
1,845 miles
KSL
Kassala
Sudan
Distance
2,970 km
1,845 mi / 1,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
164°
south southeast

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IST KSL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kassala Airport
IATA Code IST KSL
ICAO Code LTFM HSKA
City Istanbul Kassala
Country Turkey Sudan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 325 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.390000, 36.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Kassala (KSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan is 2,970 kilometers (1,845 miles / 1,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Sudan. 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 07:32 in Istanbul, it's 06:32 in Kassala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,346 feet between the two airports. Kassala Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kassala (KSL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Kassala Airport (KSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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