Istanbul (ISL) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,477
miles
8,814
kilometers
4,759
nautical miles

🕐 10h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,477 8,763
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,477 8,763
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,477 8,216
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,477 8,216
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,477 10,954
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,477 8,216
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 Istanbul to Chicago would take approximately 12 days compared to just 10h 56m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ISL to ORD route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,477 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 317° from Istanbul. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ISL

Atatürk International Airport

Atatürk International Airport (ISL) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 5,477 miles (8,814 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to ORD typically take around 10h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,477 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.