ISP
New York
United States
7,971 km
4,953 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,971 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ISP IST
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ISP IST
ICAO Code KISP LTFM
City New York Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 99 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 41.280000, 28.750000

New York (ISP) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,971 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 04:40 in New York, it's 12:40 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 New York (ISP) follows a heading of 309° (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 Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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