DTM to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,032 km (1,263 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to DTM).
How far is it from Dortmund to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,032 km (1,263 mi, 1,097 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 DTM to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly southeast of DTM.
How is the DTM to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written DTM-SAW in IATA codes and EDLW-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dortmund Airport is DTM (EDLW), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| DTM | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dortmund Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDLW | LTFJ |
| Country | Germany | Turkey |
| Elevation | 425 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #427 | #106 |
EDLW 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 113 ft (34 m) lower than DTM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTM to SAW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | 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 Dortmund from Pendik, Istanbul?
Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 2,032 km (1,263 mi, 1,097 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTM to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between DTM and SAW takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from DTM?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly southeast of Dortmund Airport (DTM).
Which airlines fly DTM to SAW?
2 airlines appear on the DTM-SAW route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, SunExpress.
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