Istanbul (IST) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,697
miles
10,777
kilometers
5,819
nautical miles

🕐 13h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (337°)
Direction
🌍 -11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,697 10,715
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,697 10,715
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,697 10,046
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,697 10,046
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,697 13,394
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,697 10,046
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 Jose 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 SJC route connects Istanbul, Turkey with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,697 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 6,697 miles (10,777 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to SJC typically take around 13h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,697 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.