IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,226 km
4,490 miles
LIZ
Limestone
United States
Distance
7,226 km
4,490 mi / 3,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LIZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Loring International Airport
IATA Code IST LIZ
ICAO Code LTFM ME16
City Istanbul Limestone
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 746 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.950000, -67.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Limestone (LIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Loring International Airport (LIZ) in Limestone, United States is 7,226 kilometers (4,490 miles / 3,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:09 in Istanbul, it's 07:09 in Limestone. 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 Limestone (LIZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 55° (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 Loring International Airport (LIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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