Istanbul (SAW) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,089
miles
9,800
kilometers
5,291
nautical miles

🕐 12h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 N (341°)
Direction
🌍 -11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,089 9,742
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,089 9,742
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,089 9,134
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,089 9,134
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,089 12,178
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,089 9,134
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 long-haul flight covers 6,089 miles across 13 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SAW to SEA route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,089 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 341° from Istanbul. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 6,089 miles (9,800 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SAW to SEA typically take around 12h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,089 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.