IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,800 km
4,846 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
7,800 km
4,846 mi / 4,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

IST LRB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code IST LRB
ICAO Code LTFM FXLR
City Istanbul Leribe
Country Turkey Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 325 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Istanbul (IST) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 7,800 kilometers (4,846 miles / 4,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Istanbul, it's 23:25 in Leribe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,025 feet between the two airports. Leribe Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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