Istanbul (ISL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,088
miles
14,625
kilometers
7,897
nautical miles

🕐 17h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 E (108°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,088 14,541
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,088 14,541
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,088 13,632
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,088 13,632
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,088 18,176
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,088 13,632
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?

Flights between Istanbul and Melbourne follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ISL to MEL route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,088 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 108° from Istanbul. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,088 miles (14,625 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to MEL typically take around 17h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,088 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.