IstanbulSan FranciscoDirect FlightsIST–SFO
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from IST to SFO is estimated at about 14h 23m, based on the 6,689-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1-2/day across 1 captured airline, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 07:20 to 13:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~14h 23m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 6,689 mi | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IST to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from IST to SFO across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 07:20
- Last departure
- 13:15
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1-2/day | Airbus A350 | 07:2013:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to IST flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for IST to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 10 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IST to SFO?
The IST to SFO flight time is estimated at about 14h 23m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IST from SFO?
IST to SFO is about 6,689 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IST to SFO?
Our current provider sample for IST to SFO includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IST to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IST to SFO include Airbus A350.