IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,434 km
5,862 miles
LKH
Long Akah
Malaysia
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
90°
east

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IST LKH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Long Akah Airport
IATA Code IST LKH
ICAO Code LTFM WBGL
City Istanbul Long Akah
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 325 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 3.300000, 114.780000

Istanbul (IST) to Long Akah (LKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Long Akah Airport (LKH) in Long Akah, Malaysia is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Istanbul, it's 22:38 in Long Akah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Long Akah (LKH) 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 Long Akah Airport (LKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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