Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,567
miles
8,959
kilometers
4,838
nautical miles

🕐 11h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,567 8,907
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,567 8,907
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,567 8,351
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,567 8,351
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,567 11,134
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,567 8,351
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?

Flights between Charlotte and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to SAW route connects Charlotte, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,567 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 46° from Charlotte. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,567 miles (8,959 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to SAW typically take around 11h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,567 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.