IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,914 km
4,918 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
7,914 km
4,918 mi / 4,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

IST PRK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code IST PRK
ICAO Code LTFM FAPK
City Istanbul Prieska
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 7,914 kilometers (4,918 miles / 4,273 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 14:44 in Istanbul, it's 13:44 in Prieska.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,775 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 5° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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