LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
3,265 km
2,029 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,265 km
2,029 mi / 1,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LIS SAW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code LIS SAW
ICAO Code LPPT LTFJ
City Lisbon Istanbul
Country Portugal Turkey
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 374 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 40.900000, 29.310000

Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,265 kilometers (2,029 miles / 1,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Portugal 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 08:53 in Lisbon, it's 11:53 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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