EWR
Newark
United States
8,073 km
5,016 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,073 km
5,016 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR ISL
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code EWR ISL
ICAO Code KEWR LTBA
City Newark Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 17 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 40.980000, 28.810000

Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,073 kilometers (5,016 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 14:38 in Newark, it's 22:38 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 Newark (EWR) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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