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TJQ to SAW: distance & flight time
Tanjung Pandan (Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport) → Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
5,743 mi
9,242 km · 4,990 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,743 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TJQ — Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport · Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia
- 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 TJQ
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport119 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 TJQ from SAW?
The flight distance from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Istanbul (SAW) is 5,743 miles (9,242 km, 4,990 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TJQ to SAW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TJQ to SAW?
Nonstop service on TJQ–SAW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tanjung Pandan and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours behind Tanjung Pandan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TJQ to SAW?
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