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IST to LUH: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Ludhiaha (Ludhiana Airport)
2,698 mi
4,341 km · 2,344 nm
5h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,698 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 45m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- LUH — Ludhiana Airport · Ludhiaha, India
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 LUH
- AIP · Adampur Airport42 mi away
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport51 mi away
- SLV · Shimla Airport68 mi away
- BUP · Bhatinda Air Force Station82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from LUH?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ludhiaha (LUH) is 2,698 miles (4,341 km, 2,344 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to LUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 45m 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 Ludhiaha?
Ludhiaha is 2.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to LUH?
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