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SDJ to SAW: distance & flight time

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

5,480 mi
8,819 km · 4,762 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,480 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-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 SDJ from SAW?

The flight distance from Sendai (SDJ) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5,480 miles (8,819 km, 4,762 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SDJ to SAW?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m 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 Sendai and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 6 hours behind Sendai.

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

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