IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,465 km
8,367 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
13,465 km
8,367 mi / 7,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LSQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code IST LSQ
ICAO Code LTFM SCGE
City Istanbul Los Angeles
Country Turkey Chile
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Santiago
Elevation 325 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 13,465 kilometers (8,367 miles / 7,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Istanbul, it's 13:17 in Los Angeles. With a 6-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 Los Angeles (LSQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 59° (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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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