Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,883
miles
11,077
kilometers
5,981
nautical miles

🕐 13h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (331°)
Direction
🌍 -11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,883 11,013
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,883 11,013
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,883 10,325
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,883 10,325
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,883 13,766
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,883 10,325
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 San Diego 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 SAN route connects Istanbul, Turkey with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,883 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 331° from Istanbul. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6,883 miles (11,077 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to SAN typically take around 13h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,883 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.