IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,108 km
5,659 miles
LBX
Lubang Airport
Philippines
Distance
9,108 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST LBX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lubang Airport
IATA Code IST LBX
ICAO Code LTFM RPLU
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Philippines
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Manila
Elevation 325 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 13.860000, 120.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Lubang Airport (LBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lubang Airport (LBX) in Lubang Airport, Philippines is 9,108 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Philippines. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:57 in Istanbul, it's 11:57 in Lubang Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lubang Airport (LBX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lubang Airport (LBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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