Distance From Great Falls International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, GTF - SAW Distance

The distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 5872 miles or 9450 kilometers or 5100 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 Great Falls ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Great Falls and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 13 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 13 hours 30 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 • GTF - SAW

Kilometers		9450 km
Statute Miles		5872 miles
Nautical Miles		5100 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 30 minutes

Great Falls International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - GTF to SAW Flight Path

Location of Great Falls International Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Great Falls, United States and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GTF - SAW

Time difference between Great Falls (United States) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 10 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 10 Hours ahead of Great Falls.

Location	Local Time
Great Falls (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:40:43 MST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 20:40:43 +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

Great Falls International Airport (GTF / KGTF) Great Falls, United States

Destination

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