DET
Detroit
United States
8,468 km
5,262 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Detroit
Heading
46°
northeast

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DET IST
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DET IST
ICAO Code KDET LTFM
City Detroit Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 626 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 41.280000, 28.750000

Detroit (DET) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Detroit, it's 01:29 in Istanbul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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