IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,402 km
5,842 miles
LSU
Long Sukang
Malaysia
Distance
9,402 km
5,842 mi / 5,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
89°
east

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IST LSU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Long Sukang Airport
IATA Code IST LSU
ICAO Code LTFM WBGU
City Istanbul Long Sukang
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuching
Elevation 325 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.550000, 115.490000

Istanbul (IST) to Long Sukang (LSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Long Sukang Airport (LSU) in Long Sukang, Malaysia is 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Istanbul, it's 20:10 in Long Sukang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Long Sukang (LSU) 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 Long Sukang Airport (LSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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