IST to LHR: Istanbul – London

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
1,344 nm
2,489 km
Origin
Istanbul Airport
Destination
London Heathrow
The Istanbul (IST) – London (LHR) route spans 1,344 nm (2,489 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 50m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 41m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 45m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 52m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 48m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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