Distance From Chicago Executive Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, PWK - ISL Distance

The distance from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5471 miles or 8804 kilometers or 4751 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 Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 34 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 • PWK - ISL

Kilometers		8804 km
Statute Miles		5471 miles
Nautical Miles		4751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Chicago Executive Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - PWK to ISL Flight Path

Location of Chicago Executive Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PWK - ISL

Time difference between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 9 Hours ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (United States)	2025-12-17, 06:40:12 CST
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-17, 15:40:12 +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

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK / KPWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States

Destination

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