IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,680 km
2,908 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
4,680 km
2,908 mi / 2,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST TER
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code IST TER
ICAO Code LTFM LPLA
City Istanbul Lajes
Country Turkey Portugal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 325 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 38.760000, -27.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 4,680 kilometers (2,908 miles / 2,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Istanbul, it's 16:04 in Lajes. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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