# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Quelimane (UEL)

> 6,629 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,629 km / 4,119 mi / 3,579 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 171° (south)
- **Return heading**: 353° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 08:11 in Istanbul, it's 07:11 in Quelimane)
- **Elevation difference**: 289 ft (UEL is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Quelimane Airport (UEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uel-quelimane-quelimane-airport/1ef266de-ddd7-68f0-bdcc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Quelimane, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQQL
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -17.860000, 36.870000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:11 in Istanbul, it's 07:11 in Quelimane.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Quelimane Airport (UEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uel-quelimane-quelimane-airport/1ef266de-ddd7-68f0-bdcc-06bb2780ed98)
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