KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,334 km
5,178 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,334 km
5,178 mi / 4,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SAW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code KUL SAW
ICAO Code WMKK LTFJ
City Kuala Lumpur Istanbul
Country Malaysia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 69 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 40.900000, 29.310000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,334 kilometers (5,178 miles / 4,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Malaysia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:56 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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