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IST to MAF: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Midland (Midland International Airport)
6,492 mi
10,448 km · 5,641 nm
13h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,492 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 12m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- MAF — Midland International Airport · Midland, 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 MAF
- INK · Winkler County Airport60 mi away
- IRB · Iraan Municipal Airport74 mi away
- HOB · Lea County Regional Airport78 mi away
- FST · Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from MAF?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Midland (MAF) is 6,492 miles (10,448 km, 5,641 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to MAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 12m 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 Midland?
Midland is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to MAF?
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