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EKN to ISL: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
5,326 mi
8,571 km · 4,628 nm
10h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,326 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 55m 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
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- 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 EKN
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 EKN from ISL?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Istanbul (ISL) is 5,326 miles (8,571 km, 4,628 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 55m 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 Elkins and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to ISL?
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