ESB to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 323 km (201 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to ESB).
How far is it from Ankara to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 323 km (201 mi, 174 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 ESB 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 west of ESB.
How is the ESB to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written ESB-SAW in IATA codes and LTAC-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Esenboğa International Airport is ESB (LTAC), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| ESB | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Esenboğa International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTAC | LTFJ |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 3,125 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #298 | #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 2,813 ft (857 m) lower than ESB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ESB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ankara from Pendik, Istanbul?
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 323 km (201 mi, 174 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ESB to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between ESB and SAW takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from ESB?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly west of Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
Which airlines fly ESB to SAW?
2 airlines appear on the ESB-SAW route in the open dataset, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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