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DCA to IST: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,199 mi
8,368 km · 4,518 nm
10h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,199 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 40m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from IST?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,199 miles (8,368 km, 4,518 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to IST?
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