Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,229

miles

1,978

kilometers

1,068

nautical miles

🕐 2h 50m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (137°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,229	+737	1,966 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,229	+737	1,966 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,229	+615	1,844 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,229	+615	1,844 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,229	+1,229	2,458 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,229	+615	1,844 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?

Flights between Copenhagen and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPH to IST route connects Copenhagen, Denmark with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,229 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Denmark to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 137° from Copenhagen. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPH

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) serves Copenhagen, Denmark.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,229 miles (1,978 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CPH to IST typically take around 2h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,229 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.