Distance From Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, MEI - ISL Distance

The distance from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5999 miles or 9655 kilometers or 5210 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 Meridian ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Meridian and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 13 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, Meridian, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 13 hours 47 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 • MEI - ISL

Kilometers		9655 km
Statute Miles		5999 miles
Nautical Miles		5210 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 47 minutes

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - MEI to ISL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEI - ISL

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

Location	Local Time
Meridian (United States)	2026-08-03, 08:44:37 EDT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-08-03, 15:44:37 +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

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI / KMEI) Meridian, United States

Destination

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