Pendik, Istanbul to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
3h 15m The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) covers 2,275 km (1,414 miles) and takes approximately 3h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 302°, passing near 45.7° N, 16.9° 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 | 4h 08m | 4h 33m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 55m | 3h 20m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 32m | 2h 57m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 41m | 3h 06m |
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 | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | Pendik, Istanbul | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) |
| Country | Turkey | France |
| ICAO | LTFJ | LFPG |
| Coordinates | 40.8986, 29.3092 | 49.009, 2.5541 |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 392 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Pendik, Istanbul to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
A non-stop flight from Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) takes about 3h 15m. The great-circle distance is 2,275 km (1,414 miles, 1,228 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 302°.
How far is Pendik, Istanbul from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
2,275 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,414 miles or 1,228 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 CDG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,275 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.
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.