HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,475 km
4,645 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,475 km
4,645 mi / 4,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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HLA IST
Airport Name Lanseria Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HLA IST
ICAO Code FALA LTFM
City Johannesburg Istanbul
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,517 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -25.940000, 27.930000 41.280000, 28.750000

Johannesburg (HLA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,475 kilometers (4,645 miles / 4,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 18:26 in Johannesburg, it's 19:26 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,192 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Lanseria Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (HLA) follows a heading of 181° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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