AMS to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,246 km (1,396 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,246 km (1,396 mi, 1,213 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 AMS to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-SAW in IATA codes and EHAM-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| AMS | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LTFJ |
| Country | Netherlands | Turkey |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #106 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LTFJ starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAW sits 323 ft (98 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV | Transavia Holland | TRA | Transavia | Active |
| PC | Pegasus Airlines | PGT | Sunturk | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | 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 Amsterdam from Pendik, Istanbul?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 2,246 km (1,396 mi, 1,213 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and SAW takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from AMS?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to SAW?
3 airlines appear on the AMS-SAW route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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