IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,774 km
1,102 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
1,774 km
1,102 mi / 958 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST LXR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code IST LXR
ICAO Code LTFM HELX
City Istanbul Luxor
Country Turkey Egypt
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 325 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.670000, 32.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 1,774 kilometers (1,102 miles / 958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Egypt. 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 01:40 in Istanbul, it's 00:40 in Luxor.

The return flight from Luxor (LXR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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