AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
2,247 km
1,396 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,247 km
1,396 mi / 1,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
115°
east southeast

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AMS SAW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code AMS SAW
ICAO Code EHAM LTFJ
City Amsterdam Istanbul
Country Netherlands Turkey
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Istanbul
Elevation -11 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.900000, 29.310000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,247 kilometers (1,396 miles / 1,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Netherlands 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 09:56 in Amsterdam, it's 11:56 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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