Distance From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, MSY - ISL Distance

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 6179 miles or 9944 kilometers or 5366 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 14 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 14 hours 12 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 • MSY - ISL

Kilometers		9944 km
Statute Miles		6179 miles
Nautical Miles		5366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 12 minutes

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - MSY to ISL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSY - ISL

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 8 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 8 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:44:04 EST
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 23:44:04 +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

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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