IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,997 km
7,455 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,997 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
78°
east northeast

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IST LHI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code IST LHI
ICAO Code LTFM WAJL
City Istanbul Lereh-Papua Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 325 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Istanbul, it's 03:43 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 6-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 Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 313° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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