IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,239 km
5,119 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
8,239 km
5,119 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
319°
northwest

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IST YAM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code IST YAM
ICAO Code LTFM CYAM
City Istanbul Sault Ste Marie
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.480000, -84.510000

Istanbul (IST) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 8,239 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 10:16 in Istanbul, it's 02:16 in Sault Ste Marie. 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 Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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