IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,532 km
3,437 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
5,532 km
3,437 mi / 2,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

IST PWO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code IST PWO
ICAO Code LTFM FZQC
City Istanbul Pweto
Country Turkey DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 325 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Istanbul (IST) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 5,532 kilometers (3,437 miles / 2,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 21:22 in Istanbul, it's 20:22 in Pweto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,100 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 360° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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