HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,180 km
1,355 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,180 km
1,355 mi / 1,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
170°
south

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HEL SAW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code HEL SAW
ICAO Code EFHK LTFJ
City Helsinki Istanbul
Country Finland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 179 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 40.900000, 29.310000

Helsinki (HEL) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,180 kilometers (1,355 miles / 1,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Helsinki, it's 12:23 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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