Distance From May River Airstrip to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, MRH - SAW Distance

The distance from May River Airstrip (MRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 7583 miles or 12204 kilometers or 6585 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 May River ( Papua New Guinea ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between May River and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 17 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from May River Airstrip, May River, Papua New Guinea to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 17 hours 26 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 • MRH - SAW

Kilometers		12204 km
Statute Miles		7583 miles
Nautical Miles		6585 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 26 minutes

May River Airstrip to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - MRH to SAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between May River, Papua New Guinea and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MRH - SAW

Time difference between May River (Papua New Guinea) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 7 Hours behind May River.

Location	Local Time
May River (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-17, 23:36:38 +10
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-06-17, 16:36:38 +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

May River Airstrip (MRH / AYRV) May River, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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