Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,358

miles

10,232

kilometers

5,525

nautical miles

🕐 12h 37m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (39°)

Direction

🌍 +9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,358	+3,815	10,173 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,358	+3,815	10,173 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,358	+3,179	9,537 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,358	+3,179	9,537 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,358	+6,358	12,716 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,358	+3,179	9,537 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 37m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to IST route connects Houston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,358 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6,358 miles (10,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IAH to IST typically take around 12h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,358 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.