Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,801

miles

7,727

kilometers

4,172

nautical miles

🕐 9h 39m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (52°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	4,801	+2,881	7,682 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	4,801	+2,881	7,682 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	4,801	+2,401	7,202 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	4,801	+2,401	7,202 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	4,801	+4,801	9,602 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	4,801	+2,401	7,202 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 IST route connects Boston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,801 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4,801 miles (7,727 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BOS to IST typically take around 9h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 4,801 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.