IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,078 km
6,884 miles
LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
Distance
11,078 km
6,884 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LSL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Los Chiles Airport
IATA Code IST LSL
ICAO Code LTFM MRLC
City Istanbul Los Chiles
Country Turkey Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 325 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 11.040000, -84.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Los Chiles (LSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica is 11,078 kilometers (6,884 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 17:01 in Istanbul, it's 08:01 in Los Chiles. With a 9-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 Los Chiles (LSL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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