Distance From Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to İstanbul Airport, SDF - IST Distance

The distance from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5571 miles or 8966 kilometers or 4838 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 48 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 • SDF - IST

Kilometers		8966 km
Statute Miles		5571 miles
Nautical Miles		4838 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SDF to IST Flight Path

Location of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louisville to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDF - IST

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 8 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 8 Hours ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-17, 02:14:10 EST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-17, 10:14:10 +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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey