Istanbul (ISL) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,003
miles
8,052
kilometers
4,348
nautical miles

🕐 10h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,003 8,005
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,003 8,005
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,003 7,505
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,003 7,505
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,003 10,006
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,003 7,505
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?

A round trip between Istanbul and New York earns you 10,006 base miles - that's 40% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ISL to JFK route connects Istanbul, Turkey with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,003 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 309° from Istanbul. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 5,003 miles (8,052 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to JFK typically take around 10h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,003 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.