Türkiye
United StatesIstanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
11,552 km by air, about 15 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Istanbul (IST) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Istanbul (IST)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,552 km (7,178 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,002 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from İstanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11,552 km (6,237 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,002 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 12 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for IST to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Istanbul to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Türkiye into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Istanbul (IST) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 63rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Istanbul: Ontario (California) (11,507 km), Bogota (11,265 km) and Campinas (11,104 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
11,552 km along the flight path (11,002 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 15 h 12 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.