Istanbul to Queens flights
Queens lies 8,059 km (5,007 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | JFK, 7 km out |
Clocks in Queens are 7 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 5 min journey lands only 4 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Queens
Crossing from Turkey into United States: money changes from the Lira to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 7 km (4 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 44 km (27 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Istanbul?
8,059 km (5,007 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Queens by air?
About 11 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Queens?
Queens is 7 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Queens flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Queens also has LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP.
What currency do I need in Queens?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.