Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (ISL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,301
miles
8,532
kilometers
4,607
nautical miles

🕐 10h 36m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,301 8,482
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,301 8,482
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,301 7,952
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,301 7,952
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,301 10,602
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,301 7,952
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 Detroit and Istanbul earns you 10,602 base miles - that's 42% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to ISL route connects Detroit, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,301 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 46° from Detroit. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atatürk International Airport is 5,301 miles (8,532 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to ISL typically take around 10h 36m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,301 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.