New York (LGA) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,024
miles
8,086
kilometers
4,366
nautical miles

🕐 10h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,024 8,038
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,024 8,038
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,024 7,536
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,024 7,536
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,024 10,048
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,024 7,536
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?

A round trip between New York and Istanbul earns you 10,048 base miles - that's 40% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SAW route connects New York, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,024 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 New York. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,024 miles (8,086 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SAW typically take around 10h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,024 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.