Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,261
miles
10,076
kilometers
5,441
nautical miles

🕐 12h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (38°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,261 10,018
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,261 10,018
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,261 9,392
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,261 9,392
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,261 12,522
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,261 9,392
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-Fort Worth and Istanbul earns you 12,522 base miles - that's 50% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to IST route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,261 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-Fort Worth. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6,261 miles (10,076 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DFW to IST typically take around 12h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,261 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.