IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,744 km
4,812 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
7,744 km
4,812 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
177°
south

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IST ULD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code IST ULD
ICAO Code LTFM FAUL
City Istanbul Ulundi
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Istanbul (IST) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 7,744 kilometers (4,812 miles / 4,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 02:54 in Istanbul, it's 01:54 in Ulundi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,395 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 358° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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