Istanbul to Phoenix
13h 49m The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) covers 10,788 km (6,703 miles) and takes approximately 13h 49m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 328°, passing near 66.0° N, 50.0° 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 | 19h 37m | 20h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 50m | 14h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 59m | 12h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 41m | 13h 07m |
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
| IST | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| City | Istanbul | Phoenix |
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| ICAO | LTFM | KPHX |
| Coordinates | 41.2749, 28.7321 | 33.4353, -112.0059 |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 1,135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Phoenix?
A non-stop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 13h 49m. The great-circle distance is 10,788 km (6,703 miles, 5,825 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 328°.
How far is Istanbul from Phoenix?
10,788 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,703 miles or 5,825 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 IST and PHX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,788 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 49m 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.
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.