ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
10,100 km
6,276 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,100 km
6,276 mi / 5,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ISL SLC
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code ISL SLC
ICAO Code LTBA KSLC
City Istanbul Salt Lake City
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Denver
Elevation 163 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 40.790000, -111.980000

Istanbul (ISL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,100 kilometers (6,276 miles / 5,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:14 in Istanbul, it's 07:14 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,068 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Ataturk International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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