KWI to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,130 km (1,323 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to KWI).
How far is it from Kuwait City to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2,130 km (1,323 mi, 1,150 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 KWI to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly northwest of KWI.
How is the KWI to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written KWI-SAW in IATA codes and OKKK-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| KWI | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | OKKK | LTFJ |
| Country | Kuwait | Turkey |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #132 | #106 |
OKKK 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 106 ft (32 m) higher than KWI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWI to SAW
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9 | Jazeera Airways | JZR | Jazeera | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | 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 Kuwait City from Pendik, Istanbul?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 2,130 km (1,323 mi, 1,150 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWI to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between KWI and SAW takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from KWI?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly northwest of Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Which airlines fly KWI to SAW?
4 airlines appear on the KWI-SAW route in the open dataset, including Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Pegasus Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Kuwait City (KWI):
Other routes from Pendik, Istanbul (SAW):
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