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TMB to IST: distance & flight time
Kendall-tamiami (Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,969 mi
9,607 km · 5,187 nm
12h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,969 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 10m 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
- TMB — Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport · Kendall-tamiami, 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 TMB
- MIA · Miami International Airport13 mi away
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport34 mi away
- HST · Homestead ARB Airport11 mi away
- OPF · Opa-locka Executive Airport20 mi away
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 TMB from IST?
The flight distance from Kendall-tamiami (TMB) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,969 miles (9,607 km, 5,187 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TMB to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TMB to IST?
Nonstop service on TMB–IST depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kendall-tamiami and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Kendall-tamiami.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TMB to IST?
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Why are some TMB to IST fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TMB–IST tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.