ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
7,206 km
4,477 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,206 km
4,477 mi / 3,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
10°
north

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ERS IST
Airport Name Eros Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ERS IST
ICAO Code FYWE LTFM
City Windhoek Istanbul
Country Namibia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,575 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 41.280000, 28.750000

Windhoek (ERS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,206 kilometers (4,477 miles / 3,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Namibia 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 19:40 in Windhoek, it's 20:40 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,250 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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