# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mbanza Congo (SSY)

> 5,490 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,490 km / 3,411 mi / 2,964 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 14° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 23:32 in Istanbul, it's 21:32 in Mbanza Congo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,535 ft (SSY 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

### [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbanza Congo, Angola
- ICAO: FNBC
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -6.270000, 14.250000
- Elevation: 1,860 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:32 in Istanbul, it's 21:32 in Mbanza Congo.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)
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