Istanbul to Roanoke flights
Roanoke lies 8,705 km (5,409 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 55 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 | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | ROA, 7 km out |
Clocks in Roanoke are 7 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 55 min journey lands only 4 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Roanoke
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 Roanoke
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,705 km (5,409 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Roanoke from Istanbul?
8,705 km (5,409 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Roanoke by air?
About 11 h 55 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 Roanoke?
Roanoke is 7 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Roanoke flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Roanoke also has LYH, LWB.
What currency do I need in Roanoke?
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.