IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,213 km
5,104 miles
YHY
Hay River
Canada
Distance
8,213 km
5,104 mi / 4,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YHY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA Code IST YHY
ICAO Code LTFM CYHY
City Istanbul Hay River
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Yellowknife
Elevation 325 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 60.840000, -115.780000

Istanbul (IST) to Hay River (YHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada is 8,213 kilometers (5,104 miles / 4,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 20:31 in Istanbul, it's 10:31 in Hay River. With a 10-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 Hay River (YHY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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