Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-SAW
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Pendik, Istanbul (SAW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
14,583 km9,061 miles • 7,874 NM
Destination Airport
LTFJSAW
Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Direct Distance
14,583 km
9,061 Statute Miles
7,874 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 39m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,312 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
295° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 39m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
28h 33m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 TR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- City / Country: Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFJ
- Coordinates: 40.8986°, 29.3092°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 312 ft
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