IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,301 km
3,915 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
6,301 km
3,915 mi / 3,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YFB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code IST YFB
ICAO Code LTFM CYFB
City Istanbul Iqaluit
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 63.760000, -68.560000

Istanbul (IST) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 6,301 kilometers (3,915 miles / 3,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 21:00 in Istanbul, it's 13:00 in Iqaluit. 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 Iqaluit (YFB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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