IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,934 km
4,930 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
7,934 km
4,930 mi / 4,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YGX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code IST YGX
ICAO Code LTFM CYGX
City Istanbul Gillam
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Winnipeg
Elevation 325 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 56.360000, -94.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 7,934 kilometers (4,930 miles / 4,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 23:17 in Istanbul, it's 14:17 in Gillam. With a 9-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 Gillam (YGX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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