Istanbul (IST) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,988
miles
8,027
kilometers
4,334
nautical miles

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

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,988 7,981
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,988 7,981
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,988 7,482
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,988 7,482
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,988 9,976
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,988 7,482
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 9,976 base miles - that's 40% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to JFK route connects Istanbul, Turkey with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,988 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 Istanbul Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 4,988 miles (8,027 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to JFK typically take around 10 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,988 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.