IAD
Washington
United States
8,457 km
5,255 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,457 km
5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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IAD SAW
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code IAD SAW
ICAO Code KIAD LTFJ
City Washington Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 312 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 40.900000, 29.310000

Washington (IAD) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,457 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Washington, it's 19:34 in Istanbul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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