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DNA to ISL: distance & flight time
Kadena (Kadena Air Base) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
5,478 mi
8,817 km · 4,761 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,478 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DNA — Kadena Air Base · Kadena, Japan
- ISL — Atatürk International 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 DNA
- OKA · Naha Airport13 mi away
- IEJ · Ie Jima Airport25 mi away
- KJP · Kerama Airport32 mi away
- AGJ · Aguni Airport36 mi away
Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DNA from ISL?
The flight distance from Kadena (DNA) to Istanbul (ISL) is 5,478 miles (8,817 km, 4,761 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DNA to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DNA to ISL?
Nonstop service on DNA–ISL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kadena and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Kadena.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DNA to ISL?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on DNA–ISL that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some DNA to ISL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DNA–ISL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.