Distance From Bowman Field to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, LOU - ISL Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 5583 miles or 8985 kilometers or 4848 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 Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 50 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 • LOU - ISL

Kilometers		8985 km
Statute Miles		5583 miles
Nautical Miles		4848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Bowman Field to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to ISL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - ISL

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

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-01-15, 09:54:29 EST
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-01-15, 17:54:29 +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

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

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