Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,001

miles

8,048

kilometers

4,346

nautical miles

🕐 10h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (50°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,001	+3,001	8,002 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,001	+3,001	8,002 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,001	+2,501	7,502 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,001	+2,501	7,502 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,001	+5,001	10,002 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,001	+2,501	7,502 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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,001 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to IST route connects Newark, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,001 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 50° from Newark. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,001 miles (8,048 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EWR to IST typically take around 10h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,001 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.