Distance From Sun Yet Sen Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Sun Yet Sen Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4325 miles or 6960 kilometers or 3756 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 Sun Yet Sen ( Zimbabwe ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sun Yet Sen and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 9 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sun Yet Sen Airport, Sun Yet Sen, Zimbabwe to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 9 hours 56 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 • - IST

Kilometers		6960 km
Statute Miles		4325 miles
Nautical Miles		3756 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 56 minutes

Sun Yet Sen Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sun Yet Sen, Zimbabwe and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Sun Yet Sen (Zimbabwe) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Sun Yet Sen.

Location	Local Time
Sun Yet Sen (Zimbabwe)	2026-03-16, 16:47:04 CAT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-16, 17:47:04 +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

Sun Yet Sen Airport ( / FVSN) Sun Yet Sen, Zimbabwe

Destination

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