Philadelphia (PHL) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,120
miles
8,239
kilometers
4,449
nautical miles

🕐 10h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,120 8,192
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,120 8,192
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,120 7,680
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,120 7,680
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,120 10,240
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,120 7,680
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?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SAW route connects Philadelphia, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,120 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 50° from Philadelphia. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5,120 miles (8,239 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SAW typically take around 10h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,120 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.