IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,158 km
4,448 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
7,158 km
4,448 mi / 3,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
178°
south

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IST THY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code IST THY
ICAO Code LTFM FATH
City Istanbul Thohoyandou
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Istanbul (IST) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 7,158 kilometers (4,448 miles / 3,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 21:39 in Istanbul, it's 20:39 in Thohoyandou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,696 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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