IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,241 km
4,499 miles
LTA
Tzaneen
South Africa
Distance
7,241 km
4,499 mi / 3,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

IST LTA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tzaneen Airport
IATA Code IST LTA
ICAO Code LTFM FATZ
City Istanbul Tzaneen
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 1,914 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -23.820000, 30.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Tzaneen (LTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tzaneen Airport (LTA) in Tzaneen, South Africa is 7,241 kilometers (4,499 miles / 3,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 05:25 in Istanbul, it's 04:25 in Tzaneen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,589 feet between the two airports. Tzaneen Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tzaneen (LTA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (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 Tzaneen Airport (LTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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