Istanbul (ISL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,856
miles
11,034
kilometers
5,958
nautical miles

🕐 13h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (333°)
Direction
🌍 -11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,856 10,970
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,856 10,970
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,856 10,284
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,856 10,284
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,856 13,712
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,856 10,284
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 Turkey to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The ISL to LAX route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,856 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 333° from Istanbul. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,856 miles (11,034 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to LAX typically take around 13h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,856 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.