IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,176 km
2,595 miles
LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
Distance
4,176 km
2,595 mi / 2,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

IST LHE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Alama Iqbal International Airport
IATA Code IST LHE
ICAO Code LTFM OPLA
City Istanbul Lahore
Country Turkey Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Karachi
Elevation 325 ft 712 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.520000, 74.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Lahore (LHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan is 4,176 kilometers (2,595 miles / 2,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Istanbul, it's 15:25 in Lahore.

The return flight from Lahore (LHE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). 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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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