IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,437 km
4,621 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
7,437 km
4,621 mi / 4,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
193°
south southwest

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IST SZM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code IST SZM
ICAO Code LTFM FYSS
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Namibia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 325 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Istanbul (IST) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 7,437 kilometers (4,621 miles / 4,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 10:44 in Istanbul, it's 09:44 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,129 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 11° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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