IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,663 km
4,762 miles
KMH
Kuruman
South Africa
Distance
7,663 km
4,762 mi / 4,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
185°
south

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IST KMH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Johan Pienaar Airport
IATA Code IST KMH
ICAO Code LTFM FAKU
City Istanbul Kuruman
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 4,382 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -27.460000, 23.410000

Istanbul (IST) to Kuruman (KMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa is 7,663 kilometers (4,762 miles / 4,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Istanbul, it's 20:20 in Kuruman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,057 feet between the two airports. Johan Pienaar Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kuruman (KMH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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