# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Loyengalani (LOY)

> 4,358 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,358 km / 2,708 mi / 2,353 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:14 in Istanbul, it's 02:14 in Loyengalani)
- **Elevation difference**: 870 ft (LOY is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Loyengalani Airport (LOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/loy-loyengalani-loyengalani-airport/1ef266de-ec61-6344-9dda-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Loyengalani, Kenya
- ICAO: HKLY
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: 2.750000, 36.720000
- Elevation: 1,195 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Loyengalani Airport (LOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/loy-loyengalani-loyengalani-airport/1ef266de-ec61-6344-9dda-06bb2780ed98)
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