IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,846 km
4,875 miles
MKH
Mokhotlong
Lesotho
Distance
7,846 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST MKH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mokhotlong Airport
IATA Code IST MKH
ICAO Code LTFM FXMK
City Istanbul Mokhotlong
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.280000, 29.070000

Istanbul (IST) to Mokhotlong (MKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) in Mokhotlong, Lesotho is 7,846 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Lesotho. 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 21:43 in Istanbul, it's 20:43 in Mokhotlong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,875 feet between the two airports. Mokhotlong Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mokhotlong (MKH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 360° (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 Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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