Distance From JGSDF Somagahara Heliport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

The distance from JGSDF Somagahara Heliport () to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 5484 miles or 8826 kilometers or 4763 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 Maebashi ( Japan ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maebashi and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from JGSDF Somagahara Heliport, Maebashi, Japan to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 36 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

Kilometers		8826 km
Statute Miles		5484 miles
Nautical Miles		4763 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 36 minutes

JGSDF Somagahara Heliport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Maebashi, Japan and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAW

Time difference between Maebashi (Japan) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 6 Hours behind Maebashi.

Location	Local Time
Maebashi (Japan)	2026-03-21, 00:54:55 JST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-20, 18:54:55 +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

JGSDF Somagahara Heliport ( / RJTS) Maebashi, Japan

Destination

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