Distance From Lewa Downs Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport

The distance from Lewa Downs Airport () to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 2869 miles or 4618 kilometers or 2492 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lewa Downs ( Kenya ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lewa Downs and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lewa Downs Airport, Lewa Downs, Kenya to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ISL

Kilometers		4618 km
Statute Miles		2869 miles
Nautical Miles		2492 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 35 minutes

Lewa Downs Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - to ISL Flight Path

Location of Lewa Downs Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lewa Downs to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lewa Downs, Kenya and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ISL

Time difference between Lewa Downs (Kenya) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lewa Downs (Kenya)	2026-11-03, 20:58:45 EAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-11-03, 20:58:45 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lewa Downs Airport ( / ) Lewa Downs, Kenya

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey