Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (SAW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 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.