Washington (DCA) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,199
miles
8,368
kilometers
4,518
nautical miles

🕐 10h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,199 8,318
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,199 8,318
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,199 7,799
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,199 7,799
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,199 10,398
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,199 7,799
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 Washington and Istanbul earns you 10,398 base miles - that's 42% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to IST route connects Washington, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,199 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 48° from Washington. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,199 miles (8,368 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to IST typically take around 10h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,199 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.