Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,785
miles
9,310
kilometers
5,027
nautical miles

🕐 11h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (44°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,785 9,256
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,785 9,256
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,785 8,678
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,785 8,678
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,785 11,570
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,785 8,678
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,785 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to SAW route connects Atlanta, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,785 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 44° from Atlanta. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,785 miles (9,310 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to SAW typically take around 11h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,785 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.