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ISN to SAW: distance & flight time
Williston (Sloulin Field International Airport) → Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
5,644 mi
9,084 km · 4,905 nm
11h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,644 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ISN — Sloulin Field International Airport · Williston, United States
- SAW — Sabiha Gökçen International Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ISN
- SDY · Sidney - Richland Regional Airport41 mi away
- YEN · Estevan Airport78 mi away
- OLF · L M Clayton Airport89 mi away
- GDV · Dawson Community Airport90 mi away
Near SAW
- IST · Istanbul Airport39 mi away
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport26 mi away
- KCO · Cengiz Topel Airport42 mi away
- YEI · Bursa Yenişehir Airport46 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ISN from SAW?
The flight distance from Williston (ISN) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5,644 miles (9,084 km, 4,905 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ISN to SAW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 32m 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 Williston and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Williston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ISN to SAW?
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