IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,615 km
7,217 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code IST LAP
ICAO Code LTFM MMLP
City Istanbul La Paz
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mazatlan
Elevation 325 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.070000, -110.360000

Istanbul (IST) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Istanbul, it's 14:12 in La Paz. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from La Paz (LAP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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