Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,498
miles
8,848
kilometers
4,778
nautical miles

🕐 10h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (43°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,498 8,797
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,498 8,797
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,498 8,247
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,498 8,247
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,498 10,996
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,498 8,247
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?

Flights between Chicago and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SAW route connects Chicago, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,498 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 43° from Chicago. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,498 miles (8,848 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SAW typically take around 10h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,498 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.