AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
2,978 km
1,850 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,978 km
1,850 mi / 1,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH SAW
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code AUH SAW
ICAO Code OMAA LTFJ
City Abu Dhabi Istanbul
Country United Arab Emirates Turkey
Timezone Asia/Dubai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 88 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 40.900000, 29.310000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,978 kilometers (1,850 miles / 1,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Abu Dhabi, it's 13:23 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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