Distance From George F. L. Charles Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, SLU - SAW Distance

The distance from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 5604 miles or 9018 kilometers or 4866 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 Castries ( Saint Lucia ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Castries and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George F. L. Charles Airport, Castries, Saint Lucia to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 52 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 • SLU - SAW

Kilometers		9018 km
Statute Miles		5604 miles
Nautical Miles		4866 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

George F. L. Charles Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - SLU to SAW Flight Path

Location of George F. L. Charles Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Castries to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Castries, Saint Lucia and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Castries, Saint Lucia and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SLU - SAW

Time difference between Castries (Saint Lucia) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 7 Hours ahead of Castries.

Location	Local Time
Castries (Saint Lucia)	2026-01-29, 05:05:58 AST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-01-29, 12:05:58 +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

George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU / TLPC) Castries, Saint Lucia

Destination

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