How long is the flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 10h 11m 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 Seattle to Istanbul?

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

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

The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 10h 11m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,055 miles (9,745 km).

6,055

miles

9,745

kilometers

+10h

time change

northbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

Beyond range

NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

10h 11m

When will you arrive?

Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. You cross 10 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 Seattle to Istanbul?: About 10h 11m 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?: Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.

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