Istanbul to Antioch flights
Antioch lies 10,740 km (6,673 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 31 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 | Antioch | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 110,542 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | OAK, 48 km out |
Clocks in Antioch are 10 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 14 h 31 min journey lands only 4 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Antioch
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 Antioch
Antioch is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 66 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 72 km), Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 79 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 22 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 48 km (30 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 66 km (41 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 72 km (45 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 79 km (49 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 22 km (14 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Antioch from Istanbul?
10,740 km (6,673 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Antioch by air?
About 14 h 31 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 Antioch?
Antioch is 10 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Antioch flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Antioch also has SFO, SJC, SMF, CCR, SCK.
What currency do I need in Antioch?
The Dollar (USD).
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.