Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,526
miles
8,893
kilometers
4,802
nautical miles

🕐 11h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (40°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,526 8,842
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,526 8,842
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,526 8,289
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,526 8,289
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,526 11,052
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,526 8,289
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 5,526 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to SAW route connects Minneapolis, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,526 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 40° from Minneapolis. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,526 miles (8,893 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to SAW typically take around 11h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,526 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.