South Africa
TürkiyeJohannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) shipping route.
7,871 km by air, about 10 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and Istanbul (IST)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirIstanbul (IST)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 7,871 km (4,891 mi) |
| Straight line | 7,496 km |
| Flight time | 10 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) shipping route by air
Air cargo from JNB to IST flies about 7,871 km, north from Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Istanbul (IST), Türkiye. On a straight great circle the airports are 7,496 km apart.
Flight time is about 10 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JNB to IST this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Johannesburg to Istanbul saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into Türkiye, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, Istanbul (IST) is the 15th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Sao Paulo (7,811 km), Chennai (7,457 km) and Mumbai (7,312 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST)?
7,871 km along the flight path (7,496 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST)?
About 10 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.