Houston (HOU) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,374

miles

10,258

kilometers

5,539

nautical miles

🕐 12h 38m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (39°)

Direction

🌍 +9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,374	+3,824	10,198 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,374	+3,824	10,198 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,374	+3,187	9,561 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,374	+3,187	9,561 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,374	+6,374	12,748 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,374	+3,187	9,561 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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 9 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to IST route connects Houston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,374 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 39° from Houston. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6,374 miles (10,258 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to IST typically take around 12h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,374 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.