ADB to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 343 km (213 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to ADB).
How far is it from Gaziemir to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 343 km (213 mi, 185 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ADB to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly northeast of ADB.
How is the ADB to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written ADB-SAW in IATA codes and LTBJ-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Adnan Menderes International Airport is ADB (LTBJ), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| ADB | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adnan Menderes International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTBJ | LTFJ |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 412 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #245 | #106 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAW sits 100 ft (30 m) lower than ADB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ADB to SAW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Pegasus Airlines | PGT | Sunturk | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
| XQ | SunExpress | SXS | Sunexpress | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gaziemir from Pendik, Istanbul?
Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 343 km (213 mi, 185 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ADB to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between ADB and SAW takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from ADB?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly northeast of Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB).
Which airlines fly ADB to SAW?
3 airlines appear on the ADB-SAW route in the open dataset, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress.
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