IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,344 km
5,184 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
8,344 km
5,184 mi / 4,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YQT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code IST YQT
ICAO Code LTFM CYQT
City Istanbul Thunder Bay
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 325 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 48.370000, -89.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 8,344 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 06:06 in Istanbul, it's 22:06 in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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