Distance From Punia-Basenge Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Punia-Basenge Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2957 miles or 4759 kilometers or 2568 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 Punia-Basenge ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Punia-Basenge and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Punia-Basenge Airport, Punia-Basenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 47 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 • - IST

Kilometers		4759 km
Statute Miles		2957 miles
Nautical Miles		2568 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 47 minutes

Punia-Basenge Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Punia-Basenge Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Punia-Basenge to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Punia-Basenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Punia-Basenge (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Punia-Basenge.

Location	Local Time
Punia-Basenge (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-07-28, 23:27:56 CAT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-29, 00:27:56 +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

Punia-Basenge Airport ( / FZOQ) Punia-Basenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey