IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,813 km
5,476 miles
LSE
La Crosse
United States
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
321°
northwest

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IST LSE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport La Crosse Regional Airport
IATA Code IST LSE
ICAO Code LTFM KLSE
City Istanbul La Crosse
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 655 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.880000, -91.260000

Istanbul (IST) to La Crosse (LSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) in La Crosse, United States is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 16:40 in Istanbul, it's 07:40 in La Crosse. With a 9-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 La Crosse (LSE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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