Istanbul to Wichita Falls flights
Wichita Falls lies 10,100 km (6,276 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 42 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.
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| Istanbul | Wichita Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 104,710 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | SPS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Wichita Falls are 8 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 13 h 42 min journey lands only 5 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wichita Falls
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 Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 13,100-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (regional) | SPS | 8 km (5 mi) | 13,100 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (regional) | LAW | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,599 ft | 1,110 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wichita Falls from Istanbul?
10,100 km (6,276 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Wichita Falls by air?
About 13 h 42 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 Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Wichita Falls flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS); Wichita Falls also has LAW.
What currency do I need in Wichita Falls?
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.