IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,731 km
3,561 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
5,731 km
3,561 mi / 3,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

IST VHC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code IST VHC
ICAO Code LTFM FNSA
City Istanbul Saurimo
Country Turkey Angola
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 325 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Istanbul (IST) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 5,731 kilometers (3,561 miles / 3,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Angola. 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 19:41 in Istanbul, it's 17:41 in Saurimo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,259 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 8° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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