Distance From Central Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, CEM - ISL Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5067 miles or 8155 kilometers or 4401 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 Central ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 39 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 • CEM - ISL

Kilometers		8155 km
Statute Miles		5067 miles
Nautical Miles		4401 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

Central Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to ISL Flight Path

Location of Central Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Central to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - ISL

Time difference between Central (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 11 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 11 Hours ahead of Central.

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2026-05-05, 05:19:06 AKDT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-05, 16:19:06 +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

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

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