How long is the flight from Istanbul to Seattle?

The flight from Istanbul (IST) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 11h 57m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 5,262 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Istanbul to Seattle?

It is 6,055 miles (9,745 km, or 5,262 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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IST → SEA · İstanbul Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The flight from Istanbul (IST) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 11h 57m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,055 miles (9,745 km).

6,055

miles

9,745

kilometers

-10h

time change

northbound

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Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

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NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

11h 57m

When will you arrive?

Seattle is 10 hours behind Istanbul. You cross 10 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 Istanbul to Seattle?: About 11h 57m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 6,055 miles, or 9,745 km (5,262 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Seattle is 10 hours behind Istanbul.

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