Distance From Makaha Ridge Heliport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

The distance from Makaha Ridge Heliport () to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 8044 miles or 12944 kilometers or 6985 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 Waimea ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waimea and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 18 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makaha Ridge Heliport, Waimea, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 18 hours 29 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		12944 km
Statute Miles		8044 miles
Nautical Miles		6985 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 29 minutes

Makaha Ridge Heliport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAW

Time difference between Waimea (United States) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 13 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 13 Hours ahead of Waimea.

Location	Local Time
Waimea (United States)	2026-05-07, 04:27:56 HST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-07, 17:27:56 +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

Makaha Ridge Heliport ( / ) Waimea, United States

Destination

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