Balice to Pendik, Istanbul
1h 59m The flight from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) covers 1,260 km (783 miles) and takes approximately 1h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 140°, passing near 45.6° N, 24.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 17m | 2h 43m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 37m | 2h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 24m | 1h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 29m | 1h 54m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| KRK | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kraków John Paul II International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| City | Balice | Pendik, Istanbul |
| Country | Poland | Turkey |
| ICAO | EPKK | LTFJ |
| Coordinates | 50.0777, 19.7848 | 40.8986, 29.3092 |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 312 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Balice to Pendik, Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Balice (KRK) to Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 59m. The great-circle distance is 1,260 km (783 miles, 680 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 140°.
How far is Balice from Pendik, Istanbul?
1,260 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 783 miles or 680 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between KRK and SAW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,260 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.