Distance From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, BWI - ISL Distance

The distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5186 miles or 8346 kilometers or 4504 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Baltimore ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baltimore and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BWI - ISL

Kilometers		8346 km
Statute Miles		5186 miles
Nautical Miles		4504 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - BWI to ISL Flight Path

Location of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Baltimore to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Baltimore, United States and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWI - ISL

Time difference between Baltimore (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 7 Hours ahead of Baltimore.

Location	Local Time
Baltimore (United States)	2026-03-21, 08:40:19 EDT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-21, 15:40:19 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI) Baltimore, United States

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey