IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,106 km
5,037 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
8,106 km
5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

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IST NEL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code IST NEL
ICAO Code LTFM KNEL
City Istanbul Lakehurst
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.040000, -74.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 8,106 kilometers (5,037 miles / 4,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 United States. 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 04:49 in Istanbul, it's 20:49 in Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst (NEL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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