Distance From Merced Regional Macready Field to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, MCE - SAW Distance

The distance from Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 6708 miles or 10795 kilometers or 5825 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 Merced ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 15 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merced Regional Macready Field, Merced, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 15 hours 25 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 • MCE - SAW

Kilometers		10795 km
Statute Miles		6708 miles
Nautical Miles		5825 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 25 minutes

Merced Regional Macready Field to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - MCE to SAW Flight Path

Location of Merced Regional Macready Field & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merced to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MCE - SAW

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

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2026-09-17, 06:31:47 PDT
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-17, 16:31:47 +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

Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE / KMCE) Merced, United States

Destination

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