IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,307 km
2,676 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
4,307 km
2,676 mi / 2,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LIE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code IST LIE
ICAO Code LTFM FZFA
City Istanbul Libenge
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 325 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 3.630000, 18.630000

Istanbul (IST) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 4,307 kilometers (2,676 miles / 2,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 00:13 in Istanbul, it's 22:13 in Libenge.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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