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IST to WHP: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
6,817 mi
10,970 km · 5,924 nm
13h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,817 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 50m 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
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, 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 WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from WHP?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 6,817 miles (10,970 km, 5,924 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 50m 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to WHP?
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