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DLC to SAW: distance & flight time

Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport) → Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)

4,637 mi
7,463 km · 4,030 nm
9h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,637 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 34m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is DLC from SAW?

The flight distance from Dalian (DLC) to Istanbul (SAW) is 4,637 miles (7,463 km, 4,030 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DLC to SAW?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Dalian and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Dalian.

What is the cheapest way to fly from DLC to SAW?

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