IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,049 km
6,244 miles
LYB
Little Cayman
KY
Distance
10,049 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
297°
west northwest

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IST LYB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Edward Bodden Airfield
IATA Code IST LYB
ICAO Code LTFM MWCL
City Istanbul Little Cayman
Country Turkey KY
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Cayman
Elevation 325 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 19.670000, -80.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Little Cayman (LYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY is 10,049 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 KY. 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 22:33 in Istanbul, it's 14:33 in Little Cayman. 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 Little Cayman (LYB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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