ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
8,051 km
5,003 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,051 km
5,003 mi / 4,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

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ISL JFK
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ISL JFK
ICAO Code LTBA KJFK
City Istanbul New York
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 163 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 40.640000, -73.780000

Istanbul (ISL) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,051 kilometers (5,003 miles / 4,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:38 in Istanbul, it's 05:38 in New York. 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 New York (JFK) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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