IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,970 km
6,816 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,970 km
6,816 mi / 5,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
333°
north northwest

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IST WHP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code IST WHP
ICAO Code LTFM KWHP
City Istanbul Los Angeles
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.260000, -118.410000

Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,970 kilometers (6,816 miles / 5,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 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 10:18 in Istanbul, it's 23:18 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 Angeles (WHP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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