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IST to LUF: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)
6,708 mi
10,795 km · 5,829 nm
13h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,708 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 37m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from LUF?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Phoenix (LUF) is 6,708 miles (10,795 km, 5,829 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to LUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 37m 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 Istanbul and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 10 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to LUF?
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