Istanbul (IST) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,985
miles
8,023
kilometers
4,332
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
4,985 7,976
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,985 7,976
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,985 7,478
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,985 7,478
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,985 9,970
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,985 7,478
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 LGA route connects Istanbul, Turkey with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,985 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to La Guardia Airport is 4,985 miles (8,023 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to LGA typically take around 10 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,985 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.