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LHR to ISL: distance & flight time

London (London Heathrow Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)

1,562 mi
2,513 km · 1,357 nm
3h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

1,562 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 32m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LHR from ISL?

The flight distance from London (LHR) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1,562 miles (2,513 km, 1,357 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHR to ISL?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 32m 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 London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to ISL?

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