Fairbanks (FAI) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,104
miles
8,215
kilometers
4,436
nautical miles

🕐 10h 13m
Flight Time
🧭 N (3°)
Direction
🌍 +12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,104 8,166
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,104 8,166
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,104 7,656
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,104 7,656
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,104 10,208
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,104 7,656
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 international flight from United States to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to IST route connects Fairbanks, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,104 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 N bearing of 3° from Fairbanks. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5,104 miles (8,215 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to IST typically take around 10h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,104 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.