Istanbul (IST) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,679

miles

10,750

kilometers

5,804

nautical miles

🕐 13h 13m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (337°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,679	+4,007	10,686 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,679	+4,007	10,686 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,679	+3,340	10,019 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,679	+3,340	10,019 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,679	+6,679	13,358 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,679	+3,340	10,019 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Istanbul to Oakland would take approximately 14 days compared to just 13h 13m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to OAK route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,679 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 337° from Istanbul. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 6,679 miles (10,750 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

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

You'll earn approximately 6,679 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.