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IST to LSQ: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Los Angeles (María Dolores Airport)
8,367 mi
13,465 km · 7,270 nm
16h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,367 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 52m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- LSQ — María Dolores Airport · Los Angeles, Chile
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near LSQ
- CCP · Carriel Sur Airport56 mi away
- ZIC · Victoria Airport58 mi away
- YAI · Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport61 mi away
- PZS · Maquehue Airport95 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from LSQ?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LSQ) is 8,367 miles (13,465 km, 7,270 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to LSQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to LSQ?
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