IST to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 2,487 km (1,546 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to IST).
How far is it from Istanbul to London?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 2,487 km (1,546 mi, 1,343 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IST to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of IST.
Airlines flying IST to LHR
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from London?
İstanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 2,487 km (1,546 mi, 1,343 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IST to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between IST and LHR takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from IST?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of İstanbul Airport (IST).
Which airlines fly IST to LHR?
3 airlines appear on the IST-LHR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Istanbul (IST):
Other routes from London (LHR):
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