Melbourne (MEL) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,062

miles

14,583

kilometers

7,874

nautical miles

🕐 17h 46m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (295°)

Direction

🌍 -7h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,062	+5,437	14,499 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,062	+5,437	14,499 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,062	+4,531	13,593 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,062	+4,531	13,593 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,062	+9,062	18,124 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,062	+4,531	13,593 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?

This long-haul flight covers 9,062 miles across 19 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SAW route connects Melbourne, Australia with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 9,062 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 295° from Melbourne. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9,062 miles (14,583 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to SAW typically take around 17h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,062 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.