IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,671 km
4,145 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
6,671 km
4,145 mi / 3,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
188°
south

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IST SWX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code IST SWX
ICAO Code LTFM FBSW
City Istanbul Shakawe
Country Turkey Botswana
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 325 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Istanbul (IST) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 6,671 kilometers (4,145 miles / 3,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Botswana. 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 11:15 in Istanbul, it's 10:15 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,054 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 6° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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