IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,663 km
5,383 miles
LFN
Louisburg
United States
Distance
8,663 km
5,383 mi / 4,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
308°
northwest

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IST LFN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Triangle North Executive Airport
IATA Code IST LFN
ICAO Code LTFM KLHZ
City Istanbul Louisburg
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.000000, -78.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Louisburg (LFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) in Louisburg, United States is 8,663 kilometers (5,383 miles / 4,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United States. 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 04:38 in Istanbul, it's 20:38 in Louisburg. With a 8-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 Louisburg (LFN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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