GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
6,858 km
4,261 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,858 km
4,261 mi / 3,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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GFY IST
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GFY IST
ICAO Code FYGF LTFM
City Grootfontein Istanbul
Country Namibia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,636 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 41.280000, 28.750000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,858 kilometers (4,261 miles / 3,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 16:20 in Grootfontein, it's 17:20 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,311 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 191° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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