EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
7,790 km
4,841 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,790 km
4,841 mi / 4,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

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EMG IST
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EMG IST
ICAO Code FAEM LTFM
City Empangeni Istanbul
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 251 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 41.280000, 28.750000

Empangeni (EMG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,790 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 South Africa with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Empangeni, it's 20:43 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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