Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,323
miles
8,567
kilometers
4,626
nautical miles

🕐 10h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,323 8,517
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,323 8,517
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,323 7,985
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,323 7,985
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,323 10,646
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,323 7,985
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 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SAW route connects Detroit, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,323 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 Detroit. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,323 miles (8,567 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to SAW typically take around 10h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,323 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.