Washington (DCA) to Istanbul (IST)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 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.