Distance From Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, ESF - SAW Distance

The distance from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 6207 miles or 9989 kilometers or 5390 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 Alexandria ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 14 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport, Alexandria, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 14 hours 16 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 • ESF - SAW

Kilometers		9989 km
Statute Miles		6207 miles
Nautical Miles		5390 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 16 minutes

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - ESF to SAW Flight Path

Location of Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexandria to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Alexandria, United States and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESF - SAW

Time difference between Alexandria (United States) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 8 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 8 Hours ahead of Alexandria.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria (United States)	2026-03-21, 02:10:33 CDT
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-21, 10:10:33 +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

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF / KESF) Alexandria, United States

Destination

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