Istanbul (IST) to Miami (MIA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,956

miles

9,585

kilometers

5,176

nautical miles

🕐 11h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (301°)

Direction

🌍 -8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,956	+3,574	9,530 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,956	+3,574	9,530 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,956	+2,978	8,934 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,956	+2,978	8,934 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,956	+5,956	11,912 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,956	+2,978	8,934 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 Miami 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 MIA route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Miami, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,956 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 301° from Istanbul. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Miami International Airport is 5,956 miles (9,585 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to MIA typically take around 11h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,956 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.