IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,938 km
4,933 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
7,938 km
4,933 mi / 4,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
180°
south

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IST UNE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code IST UNE
ICAO Code LTFM FXQN
City Istanbul Qacha's Nek
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Istanbul (IST) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 7,938 kilometers (4,933 miles / 4,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Lesotho. 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 01:43 in Istanbul, it's 00:43 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,775 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 0° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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