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JFK to ISL: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
5,003 mi
8,052 km · 4,348 nm
10h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,003 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ISL?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (ISL) is 5,003 miles (8,052 km, 4,348 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 17m 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 New York and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ISL?
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