DetroitIstanbulFlight TimeDTW–IST
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (IST) takes 9h 22m on average, covering about 5,536 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 9h 9m and the slowest 9h 35m, with Turkish Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h 22m | 5,536 mi | 9h 9m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DTW to IST
Our current provider sample includes 1/day from DTW to IST across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for E.
- First departure
- 20:50
- Last departure
- 20:50
- Captured departures/day
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal E | 20:50 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-06 and 2026-06-14, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DTW to IST?
The DTW to IST flight takes 9h 22m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is DTW from IST?
DTW to IST is about 5,536 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DTW to IST?
Turkish Airlines flies the DTW to IST route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from DTW to IST?
Aircraft observed on DTW to IST include Boeing 787-9.