IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,476 km
6,510 miles
LGT
La Gaviota Airport
Colombia
Distance
10,476 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
280°
west

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IST LGT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport La Gaviota Airport
IATA Code IST LGT
ICAO Code LTFM SKGA
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.550000, -70.920000

Istanbul (IST) to La Gaviota Airport (LGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to La Gaviota Airport (LGT) in La Gaviota Airport, Colombia is 10,476 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Istanbul, it's 12:01 in La Gaviota Airport. 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 La Gaviota Airport (LGT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 La Gaviota Airport (LGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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