Boston (BOS) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,840
miles
7,789
kilometers
4,206
nautical miles

🕐 9h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,840 7,744
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,840 7,744
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,840 7,260
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,840 7,260
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,840 9,680
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,840 7,260
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 United States to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to SAW route connects Boston, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,840 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 52° from Boston. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4,840 miles (7,789 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to SAW typically take around 9h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,840 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.