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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
2,460 km1,529 miles • 1,328 NM
Destination Airport
LTFMIST
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Direct Distance
2,460 km
1,529 Statute Miles
1,328 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 24m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
221 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
105° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 24m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 10m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
5h 14m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🌐 TR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
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