Distance From Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport to İstanbul Airport, ULD - IST Distance

The distance from Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4811 miles or 7742 kilometers or 4178 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 Ulundi ( South Africa ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ulundi and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport, Ulundi, South Africa to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 3 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 • ULD - IST

Kilometers		7742 km
Statute Miles		4811 miles
Nautical Miles		4178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 3 minutes

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - ULD to IST Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ULD - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Ulundi (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 04:34:50 SAST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-26, 05:34:50 +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

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD / FAUL) Ulundi, South Africa

Destination

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