IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,524 km
2,811 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
4,524 km
2,811 mi / 2,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
214°
southwest

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IST QOW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code IST QOW
ICAO Code LTFM DNIM
City Istanbul Owerri
Country Turkey Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 325 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 5.430000, 7.210000

Istanbul (IST) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 4,524 kilometers (2,811 miles / 2,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Nigeria. 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 03:11 in Istanbul, it's 01:11 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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