Istanbul (ISL) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,296
miles
14,960
kilometers
8,078
nautical miles

🕐 18h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 E (101°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,296 14,874
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,296 14,874
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,296 13,944
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,296 13,944
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,296 18,592
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,296 13,944
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 Sydney 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 SYD route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,296 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 101° 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 SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Atatürk International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,296 miles (14,960 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ISL to SYD typically take around 18h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,296 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.