IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,550 km
4,070 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
6,550 km
4,070 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
185°
south

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IST SJQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code IST SJQ
ICAO Code LTFM FLSS
City Istanbul Sesheke
Country Turkey Zambia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 325 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 6,550 kilometers (4,070 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Zambia. 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 22:23 in Istanbul, it's 21:23 in Sesheke.

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

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) 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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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