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SEM to IST: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,913 mi
9,515 km · 5,138 nm
12h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,913 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 4m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from IST?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,913 miles (9,515 km, 5,138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 4m 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 Selma and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to IST?
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