Pendik, Istanbul to Los Angeles
14h 10m The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 11,061 km (6,873 miles) and takes approximately 14h 10m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 333°, passing near 69.8° N, 53.7° W 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 | 20h 07m | 20h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 11m | 14h 36m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 17m | 12h 43m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 01m | 13h 26m |
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
| SAW | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Pendik, Istanbul | Los Angeles |
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| ICAO | LTFJ | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 40.8986, 29.3092 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Pendik, Istanbul to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 14h 10m. The great-circle distance is 11,061 km (6,873 miles, 5,972 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 333°.
How far is Pendik, Istanbul from Los Angeles?
11,061 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,873 miles or 5,972 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 SAW and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,061 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 10m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Pendik, Istanbul
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.