Distance From Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, URC - SAW Distance

The distance from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 2913 miles or 4688 kilometers or 2530 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 Ürümqi ( China ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 41 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 • URC - SAW

Kilometers		4688 km
Statute Miles		2913 miles
Nautical Miles		2530 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 41 minutes

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - URC to SAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ürümqi, China and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • URC - SAW

Time difference between Ürümqi (China) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 3 Hours behind Ürümqi.

Location	Local Time
Ürümqi (China)	2025-12-15, 23:30:22 +06
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 20:30:22 +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

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC / ZWWW) Ürümqi, China

Destination

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