IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,253 km
2,643 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
4,253 km
2,643 mi / 2,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
154°
south southeast

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IST LFO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code IST LFO
ICAO Code LTFM HAKL
City Istanbul Kelafo
Country Turkey Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 325 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 5.660000, 44.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 4,253 kilometers (2,643 miles / 2,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 12:41 in Istanbul, it's 12:41 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,405 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 341° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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