Distance From Elgin Municipal Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport

The distance from Elgin Municipal Airport () to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5681 miles or 9143 kilometers or 4934 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 Elgin ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elgin and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elgin Municipal Airport, Elgin, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 13 hours 3 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 • - ISL

Kilometers		9143 km
Statute Miles		5681 miles
Nautical Miles		4934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Elgin Municipal Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - to ISL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ISL

Time difference between Elgin (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 9 Hours ahead of Elgin.

Location	Local Time
Elgin (United States)	2025-12-05, 09:56:29 CST
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-05, 18:56:29 +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

Elgin Municipal Airport ( / Y71) Elgin, United States

Destination

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