IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,480 km
3,405 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
5,480 km
3,405 mi / 2,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

IST YLT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code IST YLT
ICAO Code LTFM CYLT
City Istanbul Alert
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 82.520000, -62.280000

Istanbul (IST) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 5,480 kilometers (3,405 miles / 2,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 04:03 in Istanbul, it's 20:03 in Alert. 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 Alert (YLT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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