Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (ISL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,817
miles
7,752
kilometers
4,186
nautical miles

🕐 9h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,817 7,707
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,817 7,707
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,817 7,226
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,817 7,226
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,817 9,634
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,817 7,226
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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to ISL route connects Boston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,817 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 52° from Boston. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Atatürk International Airport is 4,817 miles (7,752 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to ISL typically take around 9h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,817 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.