Anchorage (ANC) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,358
miles
8,623
kilometers
4,656
nautical miles

🕐 10h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 N (1°)
Direction
🌍 +12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,358 8,573
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,358 8,573
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,358 8,037
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,358 8,037
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,358 10,716
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,358 8,037
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Anchorage and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ANC to IST route connects Anchorage, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,358 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 1° from Anchorage. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) serves Anchorage, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,358 miles (8,623 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ANC to IST typically take around 10h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,358 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.