IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,251 km
2,642 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
4,251 km
2,642 mi / 2,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
264°
west

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IST LPA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code IST LPA
ICAO Code LTFM GCLP
City Istanbul Gran Canaria Island
Country Turkey Spain
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 325 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.930000, -15.390000

Istanbul (IST) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 4,251 kilometers (2,642 miles / 2,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Istanbul, it's 15:18 in Gran Canaria Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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