Istanbul to Elizabeth flights
Elizabeth lies 8,084 km (5,023 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 7 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 | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 129,007 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | EWR, 4 km out |
Clocks in Elizabeth are 7 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 7 min journey lands only 4 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Elizabeth
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 Elizabeth
Elizabeth is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 31 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 36 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 62 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 31 km (19 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 36 km (22 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Elizabeth from Istanbul?
8,084 km (5,023 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Elizabeth by air?
About 11 h 7 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 Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is 7 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Elizabeth flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Elizabeth also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN.
What currency do I need in Elizabeth?
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.