Distance From Vitoria Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, VIT - SAW Distance

The distance from Vitoria Airport (VIT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 1644 miles or 2645 kilometers or 1428 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 Alava ( Spain ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alava and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vitoria Airport, Alava, Spain to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 46 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 • VIT - SAW

Kilometers		2645 km
Statute Miles		1644 miles
Nautical Miles		1428 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 46 minutes

Vitoria Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - VIT to SAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Alava, Spain and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VIT - SAW

Time difference between Alava (Spain) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Alava.

Location	Local Time
Alava (Spain)	2026-09-15, 16:02:59 CEST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-15, 17:02:59 +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

Vitoria Airport (VIT / LEVT) Alava, Spain

Destination

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