IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,221 km
1,380 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
2,221 km
1,380 mi / 1,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

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IST LIL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code IST LIL
ICAO Code LTFM LFQQ
City Istanbul Lille/Lesquin
Country Turkey France
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Paris
Elevation 325 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 50.560000, 3.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 2,221 kilometers (1,380 miles / 1,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:57 in Istanbul, it's 08:57 in Lille/Lesquin.

The return flight from Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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