Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,969
miles
7,997
kilometers
4,318
nautical miles

🕐 9h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (307°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,969 7,950
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,969 7,950
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,969 7,454
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,969 7,454
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,969 9,938
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,969 7,454
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 5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SAW route connects Shanghai, China with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 4,969 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 307° from Shanghai. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4,969 miles (7,997 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PVG to SAW typically take around 9h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,969 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.