Los AngelesIstanbulDirect FlightsLAX–IST
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Flight time from LAX to IST is estimated at about 14h 41m, based on the 6,837-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2-3/day across 1 captured airline, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 00:30 to 20:10 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~14h 41m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 6,837 mi | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LAX to IST
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from LAX to IST across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for B.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 20:10
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 787, Boeing 777 · Terminal B | 00:3013:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to LAX flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LAX to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LAX to IST?
The LAX to IST flight time is estimated at about 14h 41m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LAX from IST?
LAX to IST is about 6,837 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LAX to IST?
Our current provider sample for LAX to IST includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LAX to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LAX to IST include Boeing 787, Boeing 777.