IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,621 km
5,357 miles
LYH
Lynchburg
United States
Distance
8,621 km
5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

IST LYH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
IATA Code IST LYH
ICAO Code LTFM KLYH
City Istanbul Lynchburg
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 938 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.330000, -79.200000

Istanbul (IST) to Lynchburg (LYH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) in Lynchburg, United States is 8,621 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 01:05 in Istanbul, it's 18:05 in Lynchburg. With a 7-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 Lynchburg (LYH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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