Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,528
miles
8,897
kilometers
4,804
nautical miles

🕐 11h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,528 8,845
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,528 8,845
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,528 8,292
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,528 8,292
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,528 11,056
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,528 8,292
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 2m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to IST route connects Charlotte, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,528 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,528 miles (8,897 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to IST typically take around 11h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,528 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.