Distance From Laoag International Airport to İstanbul Airport, LAO - IST Distance

The distance from Laoag International Airport (LAO) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5488 miles or 8832 kilometers or 4766 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Laoag City ( Philippines ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Laoag City and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laoag International Airport, Laoag City, Philippines to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAO - IST

Kilometers		8832 km
Statute Miles		5488 miles
Nautical Miles		4766 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 37 minutes

Laoag International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - LAO to IST Flight Path

Location of Laoag International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Laoag City to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Laoag City, Philippines and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Laoag City, Philippines and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAO - IST

Time difference between Laoag City (Philippines) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 5 Hours behind Laoag City.

Location	Local Time
Laoag City (Philippines)	2025-12-15, 22:52:14 PST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 17:52:14 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Laoag International Airport (LAO / RPLI) Laoag City, Philippines

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey