IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,135 km
3,191 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
5,135 km
3,191 mi / 2,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

IST TKQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code IST TKQ
ICAO Code LTFM HTKA
City Istanbul Kigoma
Country Turkey Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 325 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Istanbul (IST) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 5,135 kilometers (3,191 miles / 2,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Tanzania. 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 06:22 in Istanbul, it's 06:22 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,375 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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