Tokyo (NRT) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,574

miles

8,970

kilometers

4,844

nautical miles

🕐 11h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (314°)

Direction

🌍 -6h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,574	+3,344	8,918 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,574	+3,344	8,918 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,574	+2,787	8,361 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,574	+2,787	8,361 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,574	+5,574	11,148 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,574	+2,787	8,361 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 international flight from Japan to Turkey requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The NRT to SAW route connects Tokyo, Japan with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,574 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Japan to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 314° from Tokyo. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Narita International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,574 miles (8,970 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NRT to SAW typically take around 11h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,574 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.