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RNT to IST: distance & flight time
Renton (Renton Municipal Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
6,051 mi
9,738 km · 5,258 nm
12h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,051 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 20m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RNT — Renton Municipal Airport · Renton, 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 RNT
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 RNT from IST?
The flight distance from Renton (RNT) to Istanbul (IST) is 6,051 miles (9,738 km, 5,258 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RNT to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 20m 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 Renton and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Renton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RNT to IST?
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