TK79 Flight Status Turkish Airlines: Istanbul to San Francisco (THY79)
IST Istanbul
- Scheduled
- 13:50
- Estimated
- 14:15
Gate: D9
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+3
SFO San Francisco
- Scheduled
- 16:30
- Estimated
- Delay
Terminal: INTL
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time PST
Departs in 1h 04m 0%
IST 14:15 SFO 16:30
10,766 km (6,690 mi) to fly
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 10766 km / 6690 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:40 · Typical Duration: 13:25 · Aircraft:
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TK 79 Flight Status & Schedule Turkish Airlines Istanbul to San Francisco
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | IST | SFO | 13:50 | 16:30 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 13 | IST | SFO | 14:14 | 16:54 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 12 | IST | SFO | 14:16 | 17:10 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 11 | IST | SFO | 14:36 | 17:15 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 10 | IST | SFO | 14:07 | 16:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | IST | SFO | 14:23 | 16:49 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 08 | IST | SFO | 14:31 | 16:56 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 07 | IST | SFO | 14:20 | 16:22 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | IST | SFO | 14:19 | 16:57 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | IST | SFO | 14:13 | 15:47 | Landed | Track > |
Turkish Airlines flight TK 79 links Istanbul and San Francisco, 10,766 km (6,690 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 13 h 40 min, but the flight usually takes about 13 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled for 13:50 but expected to leave 25 minutes late, at 14:15.
About TK 79
Turkish Airlines Flight TK79 connects Istanbul, Turkey to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Istanbul Airport IST and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.
- Distance
- 10,766 km (6,690 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 13 h 25 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 3 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 30 min
Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
TK 79 FAQ
- How long is the TK79 flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
- The timetable allows 13 h 40 min. Istanbul to San Francisco is 10,766 km (6,690 mi).
- How often is TK79 from Istanbul to San Francisco late?
- 6 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
- When was the latest TK79 flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
- The latest TK79 was the 13:50 (local time) departure from Istanbul on 13 November 2026; it landed 24 minutes late.
- Which days does TK79 fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does TK79 use?
- It usually arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does TK79 have?
- Also listed as THY79 (Turkish Airlines' ICAO code) and TK 79.
- Can I get compensation if TK79 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to €600 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.
TK79 and Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO Flights
Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: QR240, TK1345, TK9, TK903
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: UA59, LX38, UA949
All flights connecting Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO.