How long is the flight from Boston to Istanbul?

The flight from Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 8h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 4,172 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Boston to Istanbul?

It is 4,801 miles (7,726 km, or 4,172 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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Flight time from Boston to Istanbul

BOS → IST · Boston Logan International Airport to İstanbul Airport

The flight from Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 8h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,801 miles (7,726 km).

4,801

miles

7,726

kilometers

+7h

time change

eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

Beyond range

NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

8h 7m

When will you arrive?

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Boston. You cross 7 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from Boston to Istanbul?: About 8h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 4,801 miles, or 7,726 km (4,172 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Boston.

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