Phoenix (PHX) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,741

miles

10,849

kilometers

5,858

nautical miles

🕐 13h 20m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (28°)

Direction

🌍 +10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,741	+4,045	10,786 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,741	+4,045	10,786 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,741	+3,371	10,112 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,741	+3,371	10,112 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,741	+6,741	13,482 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,741	+3,371	10,112 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 10 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHX to SAW route connects Phoenix, United States with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,741 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 28° from Phoenix. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6,741 miles (10,849 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PHX to SAW typically take around 13h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,741 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.