DXB to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,968 km (1,844 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,968 km (1,844 mi, 1,603 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 DXB to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-SAW in IATA codes and OMDB-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| DXB | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | LTFJ |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Turkey |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #106 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; LTFJ starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAW sits 250 ft (76 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| PC | Pegasus Airlines | PGT | Sunturk | 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 Dubai from Pendik, Istanbul?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 2,968 km (1,844 mi, 1,603 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and SAW takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from DXB?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to SAW?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-SAW route in the open dataset, including Fly Dubai, Pegasus Airlines.
Related routes
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