IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,429 km
4,616 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
7,429 km
4,616 mi / 4,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

IST NLP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code IST NLP
ICAO Code LTFM FANS
City Istanbul Nelspruit
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 7,429 kilometers (4,616 miles / 4,011 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 11:17 in Istanbul, it's 10:17 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,550 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) 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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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