IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,142 km
5,059 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

IST UTW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code IST UTW
ICAO Code LTFM FAQT
City Istanbul Queenstown
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Istanbul (IST) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 14:59 in Istanbul, it's 13:59 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,312 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 1° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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