IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,185 km
4,464 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
7,185 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
192°
south southwest

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IST WDH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code IST WDH
ICAO Code LTFM FYWH
City Istanbul Windhoek
Country Turkey Namibia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 325 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 7,185 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Namibia. 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 18:34 in Istanbul, it's 17:34 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 9° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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