IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,567 km
4,081 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
6,567 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

IST MPA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code IST MPA
ICAO Code LTFM FYKM
City Istanbul Mpacha
Country Turkey Namibia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 325 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Istanbul (IST) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 6,567 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 22:34 in Istanbul, it's 21:34 in Mpacha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,819 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 4° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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