IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,971 km
6,817 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
94°
east

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IST LKA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code IST LKA
ICAO Code LTFM WRKL
City Istanbul Larantuka-Flores Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Makassar
Elevation 325 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 16:43 in Istanbul, it's 21:43 in Larantuka-Flores Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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