Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul (ISL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,761
miles
9,272
kilometers
5,007
nautical miles

🕐 11h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (44°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,761 9,218
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,761 9,218
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,761 8,642
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,761 8,642
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,761 11,522
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,761 8,642
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 Atlanta 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 ATL to ISL route connects Atlanta, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,761 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 NE bearing of 44° from Atlanta. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Atatürk International Airport is 5,761 miles (9,272 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to ISL typically take around 11h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,761 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.