Newark (EWR) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,040
miles
8,111
kilometers
4,380
nautical miles

🕐 10h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,040 8,064
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,040 8,064
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,040 7,560
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,040 7,560
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,040 10,080
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,040 7,560
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Newark to Istanbul would take approximately 11 days compared to just 10h 6m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to SAW route connects Newark, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,040 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 50° from Newark. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,040 miles (8,111 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to SAW typically take around 10h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,040 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.