Istanbul (SAW) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,270
miles
14,918
kilometers
8,055
nautical miles

🕐 18h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 E (101°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,270 14,832
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,270 14,832
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,270 13,905
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,270 13,905
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,270 18,540
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,270 13,905
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 9,270 miles across 19 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SAW to SYD route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,270 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 101° from Istanbul. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,270 miles (14,918 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SAW to SYD typically take around 18h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,270 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.