Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (SAW)?

No. The fastest connection is via Copenhagen, about 14h 1m of total flying time.

What is the fastest connection from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (SAW)?

via Copenhagen ≈ 14h 1m, via Vienna ≈ 14h 7m, via Helsinki ≈ 14h 10m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

from 47,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)・11,061 km

No nonstop flights. The fastest connection is via Copenhagen (CPH), about 14h 1m of flying time (layover not included).

With milesJAL 47,000 miles+ (via DOH)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

None.

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