Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (ISL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,375
miles
10,259
kilometers
5,539
nautical miles

🕐 12h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (39°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,375 10,200
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,375 10,200
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,375 9,563
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,375 9,563
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,375 12,750
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,375 9,563
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Houston to Istanbul would take approximately 14 days compared to just 12h 39m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to ISL route connects Houston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,375 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Atatürk International Airport is 6,375 miles (10,259 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to ISL typically take around 12h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,375 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.