ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
7,841 km
4,872 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,841 km
4,872 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
314°
northwest

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ISL YOW
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ISL YOW
ICAO Code LTBA CYOW
City Istanbul Ottawa
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 163 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 45.320000, -75.670000

Istanbul (ISL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,841 kilometers (4,872 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Istanbul, it's 10:47 in Ottawa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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