IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,938 km
3,068 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
4,938 km
3,068 mi / 2,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LBV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code IST LBV
ICAO Code LTFM FOOL
City Istanbul Libreville
Country Turkey Gabon
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Libreville
Elevation 325 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 0.460000, 9.410000

Istanbul (IST) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 4,938 kilometers (3,068 miles / 2,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Istanbul, it's 14:21 in Libreville.

The return flight from Libreville (LBV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 21° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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