DUS to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,074 km (1,289 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,074 km (1,289 mi, 1,120 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 DUS to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly southeast of DUS.
How is the DUS to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-SAW in IATA codes and EDDL-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| DUS | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | LTFJ |
| Country | Germany | Turkey |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #106 |
EDDL 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 165 ft (50 m) higher than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | 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 Düsseldorf from Pendik, Istanbul?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 2,074 km (1,289 mi, 1,120 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and SAW takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from DUS?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly southeast of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to SAW?
3 airlines appear on the DUS-SAW route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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