Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,464
miles
8,793
kilometers
4,748
nautical miles

🕐 10h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,464 8,742
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,464 8,742
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,464 8,196
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,464 8,196
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,464 10,928
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,464 8,196
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 Chicago 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 IST to MDW route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,464 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 5,464 miles (8,793 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to MDW typically take around 10h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,464 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.