IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,176 km
5,080 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
8,176 km
5,080 mi / 4,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

IST VRE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code IST VRE
ICAO Code LTFM FAVR
City Istanbul Vredendal
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Istanbul (IST) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 8,176 kilometers (5,080 miles / 4,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 09:07 in Istanbul, it's 08:07 in Vredendal.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 8° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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