Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,300
miles
10,139
kilometers
5,474
nautical miles

🕐 12h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (38°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,300 10,080
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,300 10,080
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,300 9,450
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,300 9,450
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,300 12,600
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,300 9,450
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 9 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to SAW route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,300 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 38° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6,300 miles (10,139 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DFW to SAW typically take around 12h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,300 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.