Distance From Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, ILL - SAW Distance

The distance from Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) (ILL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 5573 miles or 8969 kilometers or 4840 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 Willmar ( United States ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Willmar and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006), Willmar, United States to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 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 • ILL - SAW

Kilometers		8969 km
Statute Miles		5573 miles
Nautical Miles		4840 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - ILL to SAW Flight Path

Location of Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Willmar to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Willmar, United States and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ILL - SAW

Time difference between Willmar (United States) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 9 Hours ahead of Willmar.

Location	Local Time
Willmar (United States)	2025-12-06, 22:29:46 CST
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-07, 07:29:46 +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

Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) (ILL / KBDH) Willmar, United States

Destination

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