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MEI to IST: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,982 mi
9,628 km · 5,199 nm
12h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,982 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, United States
- IST — Istanbul 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 MEI
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEI from IST?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,982 miles (9,628 km, 5,199 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Meridian and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to IST?
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