Distance From Kleinsee Airport to İstanbul Airport, KLZ - IST Distance

The distance from Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4959 miles or 7980 kilometers or 4306 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kleinsee ( South Africa ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kleinsee and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kleinsee Airport, Kleinsee, South Africa to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KLZ - IST

Kilometers		7980 km
Statute Miles		4959 miles
Nautical Miles		4306 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 24 minutes

Kleinsee Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KLZ to IST Flight Path

Location of Kleinsee Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kleinsee to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kleinsee, South Africa and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KLZ - IST

Time difference between Kleinsee (South Africa) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Kleinsee.

Location	Local Time
Kleinsee (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:33:08 SAST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-02-07, 07:33:08 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kleinsee Airport (KLZ / FAKZ) Kleinsee, South Africa

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey