Distance From Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to İstanbul Airport, SEA - IST Distance

The distance from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 6056 miles or 9746 kilometers or 5259 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 Seattle ( United States ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seattle and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 13 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 13 hours 55 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 • SEA - IST

Kilometers		9746 km
Statute Miles		6056 miles
Nautical Miles		5259 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 55 minutes

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SEA to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Seattle, United States and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SEA - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Seattle (United States)	2025-01-15, 07:48:07 MST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-01-15, 17:48:07 +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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States

Destination

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