Port Elizabeth to Istanbul

Flight distance, time and route map · PLZ → IST

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance8,375 km5,204 miles · 4,522 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h direct, estimated
Heading
north 2° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus
Destination

Istanbul

Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus

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Questions

How far is Port Elizabeth from Istanbul by plane?

The great-circle distance between Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport and İstanbul Airport is 8,375 km (5,204 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to Istanbul?

About 11 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Port Elizabeth heading north (2°) on the shortest path.

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