Distance From Van Nuys Airport to İstanbul Airport, VNY - IST Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 6822 miles or 10979 kilometers or 5925 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 15 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 15 hours 41 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 • VNY - IST

Kilometers		10979 km
Statute Miles		6822 miles
Nautical Miles		5925 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 41 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to IST Flight Path

Location of Van Nuys Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Van Nuys to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - IST

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 10 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 10 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2026-06-14, 22:25:56 PDT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-15, 08:25:56 +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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

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