IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,022 km
4,985 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
8,022 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LGA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code IST LGA
ICAO Code LTFM KLGA
City Istanbul New York
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.780000, -73.870000

Istanbul (IST) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 8,022 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in Istanbul, it's 22:35 in New York. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (LGA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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