Istanbul to Kent flights
Kent lies 9,783 km (6,079 mi) north of Istanbul, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 18 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 | Kent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 126,952 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | SEA, 9 km out |
Clocks in Kent are 10 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 13 h 18 min journey lands only 3 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kent
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 Kent
Kent is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 17 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 29 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 59 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,901 ft | 433 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field (regional) | BFI | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,007 ft | 21 ft |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport (regional) | TIW | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,002 ft | 294 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport (regional) | PAE | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,010 ft | 606 ft |
| Olympia Regional Airport (regional) | OLM | 68 km (42 mi) | 5,500 ft | 209 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kent from Istanbul?
9,783 km (6,079 mi) in a straight line, north of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kent by air?
About 13 h 18 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 Kent?
Kent is 10 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Kent flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Kent also has BFI, TIW, PAE, OLM.
What currency do I need in Kent?
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.