HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
7,971 km
4,953 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,971 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG SAW
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code HKG SAW
ICAO Code VHHH LTFJ
City Hong Kong Istanbul
Country Hong Kong Turkey
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 40.900000, 29.310000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,971 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Hong Kong, it's 16:00 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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