Miami (MIA) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,994
miles
9,647
kilometers
5,209
nautical miles

🕐 11h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,994 9,590
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,994 9,590
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,994 8,991
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,994 8,991
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,994 11,988
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,994 8,991
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 5,994 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MIA to SAW route connects Miami, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,994 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 45° from Miami. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Miami International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,994 miles (9,647 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MIA to SAW typically take around 11h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,994 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.