Dallas (DAL) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,257

miles

10,070

kilometers

5,437

nautical miles

🕐 12h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (38°)

Direction

🌍 +9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,257	+3,754	10,011 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,257	+3,754	10,011 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,257	+3,129	9,386 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,257	+3,129	9,386 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,257	+6,257	12,514 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,257	+3,129	9,386 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?

A round trip between Dallas and Istanbul earns you 12,514 base miles - that's 50% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DAL to IST route connects Dallas, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,257 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 38° from Dallas. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DAL

Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves Dallas, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Love Field to Istanbul Airport is 6,257 miles (10,070 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DAL to IST typically take around 12h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,257 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.