Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul (ISL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,544
miles
8,922
kilometers
4,817
nautical miles

🕐 11h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,544 8,870
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,544 8,870
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,544 8,316
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,544 8,316
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,544 11,088
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,544 8,316
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Charlotte to Istanbul would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 4m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to ISL route connects Charlotte, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,544 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 46° from Charlotte. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Atatürk International Airport is 5,544 miles (8,922 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to ISL typically take around 11h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,544 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.