Istanbul (IST) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,604

miles

10,629

kilometers

5,739

nautical miles

🕐 13h 5m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (337°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,604	+3,962	10,566 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,604	+3,962	10,566 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,604	+3,302	9,906 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,604	+3,302	9,906 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,604	+6,604	13,208 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,604	+3,302	9,906 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 Sacramento 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 SMF route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,604 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 6,604 miles (10,629 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to SMF typically take around 13h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,604 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.