IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,758 km
5,442 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
8,758 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
354°
north

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IST YAK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code IST YAK
ICAO Code LTFM PAYA
City Istanbul Yakutat
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 59.500000, -139.660000

Istanbul (IST) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 8,758 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 United States. 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 04:33 in Istanbul, it's 16:33 in Yakutat. With a 12-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 Yakutat (YAK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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