IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,307 km
8,269 miles
LSA
Losuia
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,307 km
8,269 mi / 7,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
74°
east northeast

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IST LSA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Losuia Airport
IATA Code IST LSA
ICAO Code LTFM AYKA
City Istanbul Losuia
Country Turkey Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 325 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.510000, 151.080000

Istanbul (IST) to Losuia (LSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Losuia Airport (LSA) in Losuia, Papua New Guinea is 13,307 kilometers (8,269 miles / 7,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Istanbul, it's 03:26 in Losuia. With a 7-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 Losuia (LSA) 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 Losuia Airport (LSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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