Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, PVG - SAW Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 4969 miles or 7997 kilometers or 4315 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 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 • PVG - SAW

Kilometers		7997 km
Statute Miles		4969 miles
Nautical Miles		4315 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 25 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to SAW Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - SAW

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

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-04-30, 18:02:29 CST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-30, 13:02:29 +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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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