Distance From Sumburgh Airport to İstanbul Airport, LSI - IST Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1813 miles or 2917 kilometers or 1574 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 10 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 • LSI - IST

Kilometers		2917 km
Statute Miles		1813 miles
Nautical Miles		1574 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 10 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - IST

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-03-17, 19:45:29 GMT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-17, 22:45:29 +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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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