Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,837

miles

11,002

kilometers

5,941

nautical miles

🕐 13h 31m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (333°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,837	+4,102	10,939 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,837	+4,102	10,939 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,837	+3,419	10,256 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,837	+3,419	10,256 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,837	+6,837	13,674 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,837	+3,419	10,256 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 IST to LAX route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,837 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,837 miles (11,002 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to LAX typically take around 13h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,837 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.