IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,185 km
3,222 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
5,185 km
3,222 mi / 2,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST UKA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code IST UKA
ICAO Code LTFM HKUK
City Istanbul Ukunda
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 5,185 kilometers (3,222 miles / 2,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Kenya. 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 12:19 in Istanbul, it's 12:19 in Ukunda.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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