Fort Lauderdale to Istanbul
12h 17m The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to İstanbul Airport (IST) covers 9,552 km (5,935 miles) and takes approximately 12h 17m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 45°, passing near 48.7° N, 32.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 22m | 17h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 15m | 12h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 37m | 11h 02m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 14m | 11h 39m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FLL | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Istanbul |
| Country | United States | Turkey |
| ICAO | KFLL | LTFM |
| Coordinates | 26.0726, -80.1527 | 41.2749, 28.7321 |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 325 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 12h 17m. The great-circle distance is 9,552 km (5,935 miles, 5,158 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 45°.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Istanbul?
9,552 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,935 miles or 5,158 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FLL and IST?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,552 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 17m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.