Route Guide
IST→LAXultra long-haul
İstanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) — 11,002 km, ~12h 43m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
IST to LAX covers a great-circle distance of 11,002 km (6,837 miles), classified as a ultra long-haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 12h 43m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is an international route between Turkey and United States. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
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US Airways
United States
Aircraft types on record: 77W
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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