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MLM to SAW: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
7,169 mi
11,538 km · 6,230 nm
14h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,169 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- 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 MLM
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 MLM from SAW?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to Istanbul (SAW) is 7,169 miles (11,538 km, 6,230 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to SAW?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 31m 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 Morelia and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to SAW?
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