Distance From Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, RYL - SAW Distance

The distance from Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip (RYL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 3913 miles or 6296 kilometers or 3398 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 Lower Zambezi River ( Zambia ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lower Zambezi River and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 8 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip, Lower Zambezi River, Zambia to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 8 hours 59 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 • RYL - SAW

Kilometers		6296 km
Statute Miles		3913 miles
Nautical Miles		3398 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 59 minutes

Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - RYL to SAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lower Zambezi River, Zambia and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RYL - SAW

Time difference between Lower Zambezi River (Zambia) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Lower Zambezi River.

Location	Local Time
Lower Zambezi River (Zambia)	2025-12-05, 15:02:01 CAT
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-05, 16:02:01 +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

Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip (RYL / FLRZ) Lower Zambezi River, Zambia

Destination

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