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SAN to ISL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
6,902 mi
11,108 km · 5,998 nm
14h
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,902 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from ISL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul (ISL) is 6,902 miles (11,108 km, 5,998 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 San Diego and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ISL?
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