Driving from Elista to Gaziantep
Gaziantep lies 1,175 km (730 mi) south-west of Elista, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,434 km (891 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Elista | Gaziantep | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Turkey |
| Population | 106,971 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Gaziantep
Crossing from Russia into Turkey: money changes from the Ruble to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Elista to Gaziantep
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Staying in Gaziantep
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 8 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 9,349 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Gaziantep
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Gaziantep from Elista?
1,175 km (730 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Elista; by road roughly 1,434 km (891 mi).
How long does it take to get from Elista to Gaziantep by car?
About 17 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Elista and Gaziantep?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gaziantep?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Gaziantep?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.