Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,807

miles

4,517

kilometers

2,439

nautical miles

🕐 5h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (301°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,807	+1,684	4,491 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,807	+1,684	4,491 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,807	+1,404	4,211 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,807	+1,404	4,211 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,807	+2,807	5,614 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,807	+1,404	4,211 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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 2.5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEL to SAW route connects Delhi, India with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 2,807 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 301° from Delhi. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi, India.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2,807 miles (4,517 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEL to SAW typically take around 5h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,807 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.