Distance From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, SBA - SAW Distance

The distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 6875 miles or 11064 kilometers or 5971 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 Santa Barbara ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 15 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 15 hours 48 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 • SBA - SAW

Kilometers		11064 km
Statute Miles		6875 miles
Nautical Miles		5971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 48 minutes

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - SBA to SAW Flight Path

Location of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Santa Barbara, United States and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBA - SAW

Time difference between Santa Barbara (United States) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 11 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 11 Hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

Location	Local Time
Santa Barbara (United States)	2025-12-17, 07:08:18 PST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-17, 18:08:18 +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

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA / KSBA) Santa Barbara, United States

Destination

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