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ESS to SAW: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)

1,285 mi
2,069 km · 1,117 nm
3h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

1,285 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 16m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain 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 ESS from SAW?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1,285 miles (2,069 km, 1,117 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to SAW?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 16m 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 Essen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Essen.

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

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