Bangkok (BKK) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,638

miles

7,464

kilometers

4,031

nautical miles

🕐 9h 20m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (309°)

Direction

🌍 -4h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	4,638	+2,783	7,421 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	4,638	+2,783	7,421 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	4,638	+2,319	6,957 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	4,638	+2,319	6,957 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	4,638	+4,638	9,276 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	4,638	+2,319	6,957 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 international flight from Thailand to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to SAW route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,638 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 309° from Bangkok. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4,638 miles (7,464 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to SAW typically take around 9h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 4,638 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.