IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,161 km
2,585 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
4,161 km
2,585 mi / 2,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

IST LKG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code IST LKG
ICAO Code LTFM HKLK
City Istanbul Lokichoggio
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.200000, 34.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 4,161 kilometers (2,585 miles / 2,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Kenya. 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 03:16 in Istanbul, it's 03:16 in Lokichoggio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,749 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 353° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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