IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,715 km
7,279 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
11,715 km
7,279 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
312°
northwest

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IST LZC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code IST LZC
ICAO Code LTFM MMLC
City Istanbul Lazaro Cardenas
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 325 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 18.000000, -102.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 11,715 kilometers (7,279 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Mexico. 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 21:33 in Istanbul, it's 12:33 in Lazaro Cardenas. With a 9-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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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