Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,179
miles
8,334
kilometers
4,500
nautical miles

🕐 10h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,179 8,286
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,179 8,286
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,179 7,769
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,179 7,769
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,179 10,358
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,179 7,769
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 Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul would take approximately 11 days compared to just 10h 22m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SAW route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,179 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 312° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,179 miles (8,334 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to SAW typically take around 10h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,179 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.