Distance From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, SAW - JNB Distance

The distance from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4633 miles or 7455 kilometers or 4023 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 Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pendik, Istanbul and Johannesburg takes around 10 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 10 hours 39 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 • SAW - JNB

Kilometers		7455 km
Statute Miles		4633 miles
Nautical Miles		4023 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 39 minutes

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - SAW to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAW - JNB

Time difference between Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours behind Pendik, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 22:43:49 +03
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 21:43:49 SAST

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

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

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa