Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, NKG - SAW Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 4806 miles or 7734 kilometers or 4173 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 2 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 • NKG - SAW

Kilometers		7734 km
Statute Miles		4806 miles
Nautical Miles		4173 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 2 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to SAW Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - SAW

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 5 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-05-06, 06:43:13 CST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-05-06, 01:43:13 +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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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