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SAN to IST: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
6,883 mi
11,077 km · 5,981 nm
13h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,883 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 58m 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
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from IST?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul (IST) is 6,883 miles (11,077 km, 5,981 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 58m 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 IST?
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