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IST to PHX: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport)
6,704 mi
10,789 km · 5,825 nm
13h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,704 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
- PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 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 PHX
- SCF · Scottsdale Airport14 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field16 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport18 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from PHX?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Phoenix (PHX) is 6,704 miles (10,789 km, 5,825 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to PHX?
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 PHX?
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