IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,416 km
4,608 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
7,416 km
4,608 mi / 4,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

IST MQP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code IST MQP
ICAO Code LTFM FAKN
City Istanbul Mpumalanga
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 7,416 kilometers (4,608 miles / 4,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 06:37 in Istanbul, it's 05:37 in Mpumalanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,504 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mpumalanga (MQP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 358° (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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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