IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,581 km
4,711 miles
KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
Distance
7,581 km
4,711 mi / 4,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KXE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport P C Pelser Airport
IATA Code IST KXE
ICAO Code LTFM FAKD
City Istanbul Klerksdorp
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 4,444 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -26.870000, 26.720000

Istanbul (IST) to Klerksdorp (KXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa is 7,581 kilometers (4,711 miles / 4,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 02:46 in Istanbul, it's 01:46 in Klerksdorp.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,119 feet between the two airports. P C Pelser Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Klerksdorp (KXE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 2° (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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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