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IST to SEM: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
5,913 mi
9,515 km · 5,138 nm
12h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,913 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 4m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from SEM?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Selma (SEM) is 5,913 miles (9,515 km, 5,138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 4m 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 Selma?
Selma is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to SEM?
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