Istanbul (SAW) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,724
miles
10,822
kilometers
5,843
nautical miles

🕐 13h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 N (338°)
Direction
🌍 -11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,724 10,758
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,724 10,758
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,724 10,086
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,724 10,086
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,724 13,448
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,724 10,086
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 6,724 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SAW to SFO route connects Istanbul, Turkey with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,724 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 338° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,724 miles (10,822 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SAW to SFO typically take around 13h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,724 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.