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Flight time11h 45m
Distance5,988
Heading049° → 092°

Lethem to Istanbul is 5,988 miles (9,637 km), a flight of about 11 hours 45 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The right side offers the only real terrain interest at departure (Kanuku Mountains) and the best urban and coastal payoff at arrival (Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline), while the long Atlantic crossing neutralizes any advantage on the left.

Takeoff · LTMRIGHTKanuku Mountains, Rupununi savanna, Takutu River
Landing · ISTRIGHTSea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Open mid-Atlantic Ocean roughly between the Lesser Antilles and the Cape Verde Islands, with no land visible for several hours of cruise.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LTM

RIGHT

Departing LTM to the northeast, the initial climb and turn put the Kanuku Mountains — the only real relief in this part of Guyana's savanna — on the right side of the aircraft. The left side shows mostly flat Rupununi grassland with little contrast.

Kanuku MountainsRupununi savannaTakutu River
Aerial window seat view during landing at Istanbul (right side) — Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul skyline, Prince Islands

Landing at IST

RIGHT

On approach into IST from the west over the Sea of Marmara, the typical turn north toward the runways brings the Bosphorus strait and the European side of Istanbul's skyline into view on the right side. The left side mainly shows open Marmara Sea and flatter Thracian countryside.

Sea of MarmaraBosphorus StraitIstanbul skylinePrince Islands

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lethem (LTM) to İstanbul Airport (IST)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lethem to Istanbul. The right side offers the only real terrain interest at departure (Kanuku Mountains) and the best urban and coastal payoff at arrival (Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline), while the long Atlantic crossing neutralizes any advantage on the left.

What can I see during takeoff from Lethem in Lethem?

During takeoff from Lethem (LTM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LTM to the northeast, the initial climb and turn put the Kanuku Mountains — the only real relief in this part of Guyana's savanna — on the right side of the aircraft. The left side shows mostly flat Rupununi grassland with little contrast. Notable sights include: Kanuku Mountains, Rupununi savanna, Takutu River.

What can I see when landing at İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?

When landing at İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into IST from the west over the Sea of Marmara, the typical turn north toward the runways brings the Bosphorus strait and the European side of Istanbul's skyline into view on the right side. The left side mainly shows open Marmara Sea and flatter Thracian countryside. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul skyline, Prince Islands.

How long is the flight from Lethem to Istanbul?

The flight from Lethem (LTM) to İstanbul Airport (IST) takes about 11 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,988 miles (9,637 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lethem to Istanbul flight path pass over?

Open mid-Atlantic Ocean roughly between the Lesser Antilles and the Cape Verde Islands, with no land visible for several hours of cruise.