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SAW to MDL: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) → Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport)

4,052 mi
6,522 km · 3,521 nm
8h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

4,052 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 25m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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 SAW from MDL?

The flight distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Mandalay (MDL) is 4,052 miles (6,522 km, 3,521 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SAW to MDL?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 25m 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 Istanbul and Mandalay?

Mandalay is 3.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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

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