Distance From Erbil International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, EBL - SAW Distance

The distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 854 miles or 1374 kilometers or 741 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arbil ( Iraq ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arbil and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 1 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport, Arbil, Iraq to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 1 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EBL - SAW

Kilometers		1374 km
Statute Miles		854 miles
Nautical Miles		741 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 57 minutes

Erbil International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - EBL to SAW Flight Path

Location of Erbil International Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arbil to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arbil, Iraq and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EBL - SAW

Time difference between Arbil (Iraq) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Arbil (Iraq)	2026-06-22, 05:41:07 +03
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-22, 05:41:07 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Erbil International Airport (EBL / ORER) Arbil, Iraq

Destination

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey