IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,750 km
2,330 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
3,750 km
2,330 mi / 2,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST LTC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code IST LTC
ICAO Code LTFM FTTH
City Istanbul Lai
Country Turkey Chad
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 325 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.400000, 16.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 3,750 kilometers (2,330 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Istanbul, it's 16:42 in Lai.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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