Flights Los Angeles to Istanbul LAX to IST

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST): 1 airline operates 5 flight numbers on this route, about 5 flights a week, distance 11003 km / 6837 miles. No departures are scheduled in the next 30 days; the latest flight was TK10 on Sun, Nov 8, 2026.

Airlines and flight numbers count operating flights from a year ago to a year ahead; code-share numbers are not counted. On time means landed less than 15 minutes late.

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles International Airport IST Istanbul Istanbul Airport
Route map LAX to IST Great-circle route from Los Angeles International Airport, United States to Istanbul Airport, Turkey, 11003 km. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES TURKEY LAX IST Map data: Natural Earth

Los Angeles to Istanbul Flights

5 flight numbers from LAX to IST, with the date each last flew. Local times: LAX PST, IST UTC+3.

Flight Airline Last seen Departure Arrival
TK10 Turkish Airlines Nov 8, 2026 18:30 18:55
TK180 Turkish Airlines Nov 8, 2026 12:45 12:55
TK4938 Turkish Airlines Jun 27, 2026 15:20 14:25
TK240 Turkish Airlines Jun 27, 2026 00:30 23:35
TK3746 Turkish Airlines Jun 26, 2026 00:00 22:36

Upcoming flights

Local times at the departure airport.

No upcoming flights for this route.

Recent flights

Local times at the departure airport.
Flight From To Date Scheduled Time Departure Status Details
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 08 18:30 18:55 En-Route Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 08 12:45 13:01 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 07 18:30 19:32 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 07 12:45 13:43 Landed Late Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 06 18:30 19:27 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 06 12:45 13:06 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 05 18:30 19:00 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 05 12:45 12:53 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 04 18:30 18:56 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 04 12:45 13:12 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 03 18:30 18:56 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 03 12:45 13:32 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 02 18:30 18:50 Landed Track >
TK180 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 02 12:45 13:19 Landed Track >
TK10 Los Angeles LAX Istanbul IST Nov 01 19:30 19:47 Landed Late Track >

Airlines flying LAX to IST

LAX to IST FAQ

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
About 12 h 25 min: that is the median flight time of the last 14 flights that landed; the timetable allows 13 h 10 min.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines has flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) between a year ago and a year ahead. An airline listed may not fly the route every day.
How many flights a week go from Los Angeles to Istanbul?
About 5 flights a week, counted over the two weeks before and after today. Only operating flights are counted, not code-share numbers.
Are flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul on time?
12 of the last 14 flights that landed arrived less than 15 minutes after their scheduled time.
How far is Los Angeles from Istanbul?
11003 km (6837 miles) in a straight line between Los Angeles International Airport and Istanbul Airport.

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