San FranciscoIstanbulDirect FlightsSFO–IST
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Flight time from SFO to IST 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 12:55 to 18:45 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 SFO to IST
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from SFO to IST across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for ITM.
- First departure
- 12:55
- Last departure
- 18:45
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1-2/day | Airbus A350 · Terminal ITM | 12:5518:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to SFO flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SFO to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 11 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 SFO to IST?
The SFO to IST flight time is estimated at about 14h 23m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SFO from IST?
SFO to IST is about 6,689 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to IST?
Our current provider sample for SFO to IST includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SFO to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SFO to IST include Airbus A350.