IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,035 km
6,857 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,035 km
6,857 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
96°
east

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IST SAU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code IST SAU
ICAO Code LTFM WRKS
City Istanbul Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Makassar
Elevation 325 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Istanbul (IST) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 11,035 kilometers (6,857 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Istanbul, it's 16:19 in Sawu-Sawu Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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