Baltimore (BWI) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,170
miles
8,320
kilometers
4,492
nautical miles

🕐 10h 21m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,170 8,272
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,170 8,272
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,170 7,755
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,170 7,755
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,170 10,340
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,170 7,755
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 BWI to IST route connects Baltimore, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,170 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 49° from Baltimore. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,170 miles (8,320 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to IST typically take around 10h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,170 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.