Istanbul to Manhattan flights
Manhattan lies 8,060 km (5,008 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 | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | LGA, 8 km out |
Clocks in Manhattan 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 Manhattan
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 Manhattan
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 22 km (14 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,060 km (5,008 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Manhattan
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Istanbul?
8,060 km (5,008 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Manhattan is 7 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Manhattan flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Manhattan also has EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP.
What currency do I need in Manhattan?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, 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.