BOS
Boston
United States
7,752 km
4,817 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,752 km
4,817 mi / 4,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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BOS ISL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code BOS ISL
ICAO Code KBOS LTBA
City Boston Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 19 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 40.980000, 28.810000

Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,752 kilometers (4,817 miles / 4,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Boston, it's 21:37 in Istanbul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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