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SDF to ISL: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
5,588 mi
8,992 km · 4,855 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m 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
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 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 SDF from ISL?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Istanbul (ISL) is 5,588 miles (8,992 km, 4,855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 Louisville and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to ISL?
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