Distance From Wales Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, WAA - ISL Distance

The distance from Wales Airport (WAA) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5016 miles or 8073 kilometers or 4356 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 Wales ( United States ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wales and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wales Airport, Wales, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 31 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 • WAA - ISL

Kilometers		8073 km
Statute Miles		5016 miles
Nautical Miles		4356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 31 minutes

Wales Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - WAA to ISL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WAA - ISL

Time difference between Wales (United States) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 11 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 11 Hours ahead of Wales.

Location	Local Time
Wales (United States)	2026-06-18, 06:43:43 AKDT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-18, 17:43:43 +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

Wales Airport (WAA / PAIW) Wales, United States

Destination

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