DTW
Detroit
United States
8,504 km
5,284 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,504 km
5,284 mi / 4,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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DTW IST
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DTW IST
ICAO Code KDTW LTFM
City Detroit Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 645 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.280000, 28.750000

Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,504 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 03:21 in Detroit, it's 11:21 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 (IST) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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